There is one major challenge in the first few days of the journey: Camp Pendleton. My military ID expired about twenty years ago, and even if it was current I am sure I wouldn't be allowed to walk through it. I-5 runs through it, but walking on the I-5 is illegal, and it would take at least 3 days to walk around the base. The only option there is to catch a ride through. It seems like a cheat on the walk, but I can't see any other option. The same problem will present itself crossing the Columbia river from Oregon to Washington, but that is later.
Because of Camp Pendleton I have thought about starting on the north side of the Camp in San Clemente. That does circumvent the problem, but it completely cuts off San Diego and I am not sure I am willing to do that. Given that, what better place to start the journey than the border?
Fifteen miles from the border leaves off near downtown San Diego's Gaslamp District. A quick google search shows several hostels in the area, so there are good prospects for that night.
Looks like a good start.
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