Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Solitude


I needed a little time and personal space so I went camping. Was a little warm and the air was completely still. Not enough breeze at ground level to shake a leaf. But I had my little cocoon to sleep in, tarp to keep the sun off of me, hiking sticks to support my walks in the woods and fuel for my stove and Folgers singles for coffee. Fortunately there is a nearby water source that is potable right from the faucet.

Rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, crows, woodpecker and assorted other birds and animals kept me company and the park ranger left me to myself. I had pen, ink, and notebook and plenty to write and think about.

I had a wonderful time, but it was sad to come back to civilization.