Sept. 20, Day 1 of expedition
Weather: warm, moderately cloudy
The first day of my trip has gone off without a hitch. 10 hours of hiking and I'm already more than 40 kilometers into the foothills of mt. Coronet, Another day at the same pace and I will be well into the mountain proper. My supplies will last me a week, more than enough to enter the range, establish a campsite and begin foraging for my own food. I encountered few Pokemon, mainly Shinx and Starly, none of which seemed interested in fighting me once they saw Rampardos. The terrain northeast of Florroma town is mainly rolling hills, with occasional rocky outcroppings that many small Pokemon seem to make their homes under. I have witnessed a pack of Shinx and Luxio living atop one of the larger spires, appearing to live in a cave close to the peak. By the looks of them and their numbers I could determine that this particular pride was several generations old and still going strong. I carefully avoided them and went on my way, lest I attract the ire of a Luxray for invading it's territory. There was little to see and less to hunt, but that is to be expected of the first few days. These days are for travel and recon, the hours passing slowly as I plod through the highlands. I spotted no berries, contrary to my expectations, in these lush fields. Near sunset, as I was making camp, I saw a Skarmory blur past, the first Pokemon of note I have seen so far. I set up a camp underneath a large slab of stone, sidled up to a boulder like a lean-to, from the position of the rock I think it may have been caused by a Rhyperior fight. The lingering moisture from the wet summers of southwest Sinnoh occasionally drip onto my fire from the rim of the slab, creating a sizzling sound every so often that is oddly soothing. Tonight, for supper, I prepared a simple medley of greens that I discovered near my campsite, supplemented with my own supply of Miltank Jerky, and a mug of tea. As I write, I feel the results of my long hike taking their toll. I shall sleep now, and prepare for the next leg of my journey in the morning