RE: [Philmont]: Alone time

This is a good question. I am one of those guys that starts every day
with about a half hour of quiet time to collect my thoughts, wake up,
and prepare for the day. Philmont was no exception and most mornings I
got up about the time the gray light appeared and had a nice quiet sit
either right in the site, or just outside. There were a few times during
the day or evenings that I would tell another adult where I was going
and walk about 50 yards into the woods (within shouting distance, but
far enough away not to hear the camp chatter), I could sit for a while
and watch the little critters and other things.
 The comments about staying close to the group should be heeded. I was
careful to always stay within shouting distance and that worked for me.
As a former hunter, I find nothing more pleasurable than to sit quietly
and let things soak in around me. The backwoods can be a magical place
if you are quiet and still enough.
 To be sure, you will have to "MAKE" this time, it won't be handed out
but then again, it's worth getting up a little early for.
 Happy Hiking,
 Tom

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Received on Wed Jan 25 04:50:16 2006