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qosWhen I arrived at the meeting place, I was greeted by name by a woman I had never met before, who later told me she had recognized me as "one of ours" by my "wild eyes."
I carried my pack and did not tire.
I double-socked under my hiking boots and my feet were always happy.
I praise the makers of SPF 60+ sunblock, for I did not burn.
I told time by the movement of the sun across the sky and the light and shadow on the canyon walls.
I climbed a hill alone and looked into a cave.
I met Grandfather Dragon.
I was guided by Mountain Sheep.
Rattlesnake turned me inward to examine my relationships with confrontation, fear, and control.
I was blessed by the sight of the stars in the desert sky.
I shared medicine stories with the women who were with me.
I offered the prayers that were sent with me, and felt myself supported by the prayers of those who love and care for me.
I received an alderwood staff in an enchanted grove.
The creek taught me that I did not have to dive into the depths of the ocean to learn of Water.
I learned that there is a yin style of questing, and to honor gentleness.
With the exception of a few pieces of salmon jerky, I ate vegetarian fare for four days and did not expire.
My bleeding time started almost immediately after I entered the campsite and ended as we were leaving.
I am filthy dirty, and my hair is full of oils and dust.
I, my clothing, and my car all smell like the canyon.
I have lots of borrowed gear to clean before I return it.
It is (almost) all about The Hat.
That covers the important things. More detailed narratives will be posted as I have the time to transfer them from my paper notebook. I am now going to take a long hot, shower, a soak, and then another shower. With all respects to the venerable Guttenburg: at this moment, as far as I'm concerned, the most important technology of civilization is indoor plumbing.
And of course: I'll read comments and catch up as soon as I can, but it may take a few days.
I carried my pack and did not tire.
I double-socked under my hiking boots and my feet were always happy.
I praise the makers of SPF 60+ sunblock, for I did not burn.
I told time by the movement of the sun across the sky and the light and shadow on the canyon walls.
I climbed a hill alone and looked into a cave.
I met Grandfather Dragon.
I was guided by Mountain Sheep.
Rattlesnake turned me inward to examine my relationships with confrontation, fear, and control.
I was blessed by the sight of the stars in the desert sky.
I shared medicine stories with the women who were with me.
I offered the prayers that were sent with me, and felt myself supported by the prayers of those who love and care for me.
I received an alderwood staff in an enchanted grove.
The creek taught me that I did not have to dive into the depths of the ocean to learn of Water.
I learned that there is a yin style of questing, and to honor gentleness.
With the exception of a few pieces of salmon jerky, I ate vegetarian fare for four days and did not expire.
My bleeding time started almost immediately after I entered the campsite and ended as we were leaving.
I am filthy dirty, and my hair is full of oils and dust.
I, my clothing, and my car all smell like the canyon.
I have lots of borrowed gear to clean before I return it.
It is (almost) all about The Hat.
That covers the important things. More detailed narratives will be posted as I have the time to transfer them from my paper notebook. I am now going to take a long hot, shower, a soak, and then another shower. With all respects to the venerable Guttenburg: at this moment, as far as I'm concerned, the most important technology of civilization is indoor plumbing.
And of course: I'll read comments and catch up as soon as I can, but it may take a few days.
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Date: 2005-07-13 05:09 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-07-13 06:01 am (UTC)Your journey sounds most amazing already... Thank you for sharing what you already have, and I am very looking forward to reading more.
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Date: 2005-07-13 06:03 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-07-13 06:32 am (UTC)B.
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Date: 2005-07-13 11:33 am (UTC)I think you've said it all, really. No need to be more specific- though I'd love to know more about the enchanted grove.
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Date: 2005-07-13 12:26 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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