Legs and Borders

"My father came from Equador and my mother is Mexican-Irish so I'm like Heinz 57" True Love First day in high Sierra Nevada mountains, I honestly didn't know what to expect as I didn't research it all that well, only knew what kind of permits and gear are required. I couldn't sleep that well at night as people were taking the rare among hikers opportunity to socialize, the conversations lasted until late. I started walking around 7am alongside seven other people, most of which were heading towards mile 716 with a great sandy campsite by the river. On the way there I met a German couple called Ice and Axe (they started their PCT with ice axes for some reason), I already knew them from yesterday, they are on the time schedule like myself so they are walking at a good pace. We agreed to stay together at the campsite few miles ahead, but they changed their mind later on and decided to push further. Perhaps I can catch them tomorrow. I had a lunch break at the alre...