“Shoutout to you for having a car McGuyver!”

So said my friend Trail Quail yesterday afternoon. She got super lucky because I’d just driven our friend LOL from Leavenworth back up to Steven’s Pass and happened to be at the trailhead right when she rolled off trail. She had a package to pickup down in Skykomish (as did I), so we drove down there, and after looking around the town briefly she realized that really she’d rather be in Leavenworth, so off we rolled on an impromptu road trip.

Above: Trail Quail and McGuyver (me) at some live music at the Yodelin in Leavenworth, Washington

I didn’t expect to sleep in Leavenworth last night, (or the night before) but I have to admit I’ve enjoyed sharing hotel rooms with my friends. Last night with Quail felt just like a good ole fashioned sleepover, complete with laying in bed talking far too late into the night.

Keep the Magic Flowing

Here’s where I give a shoutout to all my patrons! Right now my car Trail Magic is the roof over my head and my way of paying forward all the amazing acts of kindness that kept me on the trail as long as I was. I consider my $80/month insurance payment to be my rent for now, and it’s thanks to everyone supporting me at Patreon.com/Gracetopher that I know for sure that is paid.

Thank you so much to every single person who’s helped me make it this far.

On to Canada

I’m not getting to Manning Park, British Columbia in the same way that I pictured, but I’m getting there nonetheless. And that is only thanks to Trail Magic, the kindness and generosity of many, and a good deal of luck. I’m so grateful to everyone and everything that’s helped me make it here.