I left Crescent, Or for Dry Creek and man was it a gorgeous day. I FINALLY got out of the smoke from all the wild fires and enjoyed blue skies for once. It was a very chill and easy going day. 
The trail was awesome today. Hard packed gravel and some challenging large rock gravel but not enough to be a big deal. I took my time trying to slow down and enjoy the rest of my days on the trail. The Umpqua and Deschutes National Forrest’s are jaw dropping. I don’t think I’ve seen anything like those places. Hundred foot pines and blue river water. It was just awesome. It was finally not hot and the day was just right. 
I couldn’t find a single campsite that had room in it and all the hotels were packed. I was tired of sleeping alone in the woods so I detoured 15 miles to the only place that had a room. I feel bad for saying this because the old man who owned it genuinely made an effort to make the place nice and worked very hard, BUT I woke up to about 30 flees in my bed at 3am. MY WORST NIGHTMARE. I jumped into the shower and dowsed myself in scolding hot water. I threw all my gear outside in the parking lot (thank god everything was in dry bags) and literally slept in my tent outside on the yard. I was pissed and tired and the old man was very understanding and made everything right. 
The next morning was freezing and I was so tired. I sucker it up and having the finish line so close, adrenaline was pumping through my body. The next couple of days were really intense and I’m excited to share them!
Walker Benz ADV 