Day 11 (12 April) - Mile 101.22

Mountain Valley Retreat, Ranchita, CA

Ahhh. Our first zero day where we didn't hike a single mile. We walked into the Mountain Valley Retreat yesterday afternoon tired, dirty (VERY), and sore. Now, only 24 hours later, we are rested, clean, and feel ready to hike 100 more miles. It's amazing what a good meal, laundry, showers, massage, and a yoga class can do for you. This is the first year the Mountain Valley Retreat is catering towards thru-hikers. They offer a $100 package that includes a place to pitch your tent, shower, laundry, 3 meals, massage, and a yoga class.  Tim was a bit out of his element, but he really enjoyed his first ever massage and said the yoga class felt good on his sore muscles. 

Here are pictures of this place:

Laundry, bathroom, & shower facility.

Our tent set up next to the yurt that is used for yoga class.

Couples massage was great this morning.

Relaxing with nothing to do...and loving it.

Tonight dinner was served at 5:30 (pasta with mixed pepper red sauce & fresh salad) followed by a hot tub, followed by a refreshing shower. What a wonderful end to a wonderful day. Tomorrow we wake to breakfast and get to hit the trail again. We are so ready!