46.12 Nevada/California: The 'uncivilized' wilderness with its serenity, beauty, mystery and challenges contrasted with our 'civilized' cities.
We have included a selection of one, sometimes two, photographs and some text from hikes undertaken but yet to be published. We try not make the error of judging this region to be one of the finest because we might end up eating our words for the umpteenth occasion. Jenni is far more reserved and intelligent in respect of this matter. However, I see and experience such incredible wonders that at times, I feel emotionally drained. Following a week during which we hiked 6 days in a row, accumulated 10,200 vertical feet and walked forty-four miles, we felt good about sitting around lazily for the Saturday. Truth be told, by the afternoon, boredom began to set in. Strange feeling. Friday afternoon, every muscle ached, the feet were crying and the Sabbath could not arrive soon enough. One of the reasons for the title relates to a couple of people who welcome us back to 'civilization' after a Hike-about trip. Here are a few excerpts: Wright Lake in the Desolation Wilderne...