July 28: Lost Cabin

The next morning we waved goodbye to Marie. She got an early start, since she was planning on hiking into basecamp via the Tooth of Time... something like a 16 mile hike. Yikes! We proceeded up the canyon, being treated to some of the best views of the trip. We arrived at Fish Camp (Waite Phillip's fishing cabin) in the middle of the day. We ate lunch, toured the cabin, and learned how to tie flies. Then it was off to Lost Cabin. This involved numerous crossings of Aqua Fria creek, leading to much concern lest Vee fall in once again, but there were no further incidents. The trail then climbed up to Lost Cabin via a series of seven switchbacks. This was one of the more strenuous days of our trek. Oh, by the way, it rained again.