8:10 am

i have survived the camping trip to tell any readers of my
little blog that bon echo is one of the most spectacular places
ever. i've been there many times before but never had this kind of
experience. our site took about 20 mins to hike into right on the water
with the most amazing view of the cliff face. we spent hours at night before
it got dark just staring finding faces in the rocks. the first
night there in darkness a very brazen raccoon came within feet to
take our trail mix, phred threw rocks in his direction till he dropped it.
the second night it rained really hard, we woke up damp to find our
supply tent about to collapse under the weight of rain it had collected.
the third night there we listened to a symphony of loons.
despite a few heated words in moments of frustration it was
the best trip we've ever had.
on the way home we took a scenic route, got caught in construction
where we had to sit for 30 mins or so but did get to see an undergroud
explosion sent rocks and dirt flying into the air.
shortly after that a bird flew directly into the windshield of
the car then fell dead in the middle of the road.
it was very disturbing.
its nice to be home despite the loud
construction outside, i really needed a shower!

araMat