Hi Heron I haven't made the kraut yet. I have the supplies I need and will make the first batch after my final exams next week, I can't wait to sink my teeth into some kraut and sausages!! Nummmy!!!

I'm doing the 5 peaks challenge for a class assignment. The 5 peaks challenge was designed by the park service to get people off the over-hiked, stressed trails of Cowles Mountain, which is the highest point in the City of San Diego at 1592 feet. I hiked Cowles yesterday from a less traveled trail up the back of the mountain, around 5 1/2 miles total. A few days ago I hiked North Fortuna. Still have 3 peaks to do by Sunday.