Reply #16: as the mules passed

[handmade34]

I realized that I would be terrified sitting up another 4+ feet(looking down some of the steep cliffs) and dependent on the mule walking the narrow trail... I was very happy to have my legs on the ground no matter how weak they were. I am almost 60 and we passed a gentleman that was 77 with a large pack on his back and he was just taking it slow and easy and having a great time. I do not like traveling for a living (better than no job though) but I have been very fortunate to be able to see many of the awesome places in the United States. The Redwood Forest is still my favorite.