[pct-l] pictures and observations from section a

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<< No illegals, no rattlesnakes, lots of border patrol agents and military 
aircraft instead. >>

In '97, between Campo and Kennedy Meadows, illegals outnumbered rattlesnakes 
13 to 12.  (The illegals were all in Section A.)  Encounters of both kinds 
were thrilling!  I've tried to remain passive on this "alien" thread, but 
must now take one swing at it.  

We all have the choice of staying at home and watching TV, daytime if 
retired, or otherwise.  We can, instead, hike our Trail and experience, 
firsthand, a whole world that does not exist for those who make the first 
choice.  This world includes blisters, bugs, rain, pain, illegals and 
rattlesnakes.  Would you prefer to hike the sidewalks?  We deal with all 
these things, joyously!, and can only feel sorry for those who choose not to. 
 Class of '01, have a GREAT hike!