I said goodbye to you today on top of Donahue Pass. While you were back in Maryland, I knew you were following our journey closely and living it vicariously through us. You can imagine how surprised I was to hear the news...You always seemed most content when we talked about the mountains. You were so excited about our plans to do the PCT that you did what you did best, and researched the trail and gave me all sorts of info about it before I left. I actually think you knew more about the trail than I did!
I cried a lot in the few days between Mammoth and Yosemite as I took you with me on our hike. It took me a while to figure out the best way to really say goodbye from out here. Finally I realized that since you would have loved to be here, it would be appropriate to build something in your rememberence. So when we got to the top of Donahue Pass, I built a small cairn in your memory. Its not much but you just can't beat the view down into Lyell Canyon in Yosemite National Park. And be sure that while I said goodbye, I still keep your memory with me.
You are missed dearly.
Your friend,
Maya
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