Though day 41 will be the final day, day 40 was a day of appreciation as I looked at the beauty all around me.  The crisp air, the trees, the mountains, and the isolation will all be missed.  I, like many others on the trail, have found that I can be at peace with myself and can do well without others around me constantly.  I can rely on my decisions and can logically work through problems.  I think this trail has also helped me to put certain problems into a perspective that’s appropriate.  I know that sounds like I am trying to compare decisions like, where to camp, get water, and how many miles/altitude to deal with are nothing compared to what is experienced in the workforce, but still.  I believe this trail is what I needed at this point in my life and on this day, I knew I am a better person coming out than I was going in.

A word from the wise, be careful on talus and loose rocks.