July 23, 2023 I’m up early again today, awake before 6 and definitely one of the first ones up. I take down my hammock and tarp before most everyone else even emerges from their tents and then I learn the news – after a discussion with the other Scouts Eli, our crew leader, announces that …
July 22, 2023 The day starts off for me around 3AM, and it’s not gentle…. I awaken with a migraine, and its beginnings were starting when I went to bed. Rather than take some meds to combat the migraine I thought sleep was the answer – Wrong! I try to quietly make my way from …
July 21, 2023 It’s go day! We wake up about 6 and it’s a clear sky morning. Our interpreter meets us at the cabin about 7 and we head out for breakfast. We also need to finish our outfitting so we can hit the water. We progress through outfitting fairly quickly and other than some …
July 20, 2023 The day dawns cool and foggy, as more weather had pushed through overnight. By the time everyone is up and rolled out of bed the sun has burned off the fog and we’re left with a warm, bright sunny day. Everyone wants to check out Britton’s, based on my recommendation, and so …
July 19, 2023 Due to a bunch of circumstances mostly out of my control, I’m forced to fly for the first time ever to a canoe trip. This presents its own set of logistical challenges since traveling by air has its own set of limitations. I’m forced to really edit down my gear choices and …