Started my day stopping for a very large donut before we left San Diego, the drive wasn't bad. Had my start photoshoot. Decided I needed to touch the border wall so I crossed the fence that clearly many had just as border patrol was driving up on their ATV. I sprinted to the wall and back with no incident. Saying goodbye to my sister was harder than expected. I won't likely see her until September or october. Then I was off. Then at .6 I met the welcome wagon of sorts Legend and mark. Got some advice I didnt really need then was made fun of for saying I'd use my umbrella in the rain as there is no rain in southern California this time of year (Forshadowing). Sone of the first hikers I meet are surprisingly foreigners from the UK and France. Lemming, one of the Brits asked if I'm thin mint because of my mint colored shirt, so that's gonna be a thing. Lol. Camped with Kemo, tom the aussie, herb and maddie and the brits at mile 11.4.