Musings of a natural philosopher. The Point of No Return. Grows at least a few minutes, few more degrees,. Seen the last cold one. The day one sweet summer faded too soon,. No turning green day now turning to gold day,. The day I wake without pain, soundly sleep. Through the night, tune up the bike, pull laces tight.

The Misadventures of a Solo Female Backpacker. It was sleep deprivation coupled with the high level of anxiety I felt each time I had heard critters rustling near my tent. I was also so incredibly hungry that I probably would have eaten that bear if it had wandered into my campsite at that moment.

Removing the filters between us and the environment. Why I ditched my tent for a hammock while hiking trails and backpacking. Naps are great but what about spending the night in this human-sized banana peel? Hellip; More Why I ditched my tent for a hammock while hiking trails and backpacking. Why I ditched my tent for a hammock while hiking trails and backpacking. A Yosemite Christmas vacation Arrival, Day 1 Foresta here we come! The t.

The streets were nearly empty. A few pedestrians rushed to the square where the biggest event in the modern history of Egypt was taking place. Anticipation and anxiety had filled the air since the beginning of this severe political crisis. All governmental measures backfired, escalating more public anger. Ahmed Urabi Pasha the general who led his men into the square,.

Busy but I have to remember why I am doing this again. So this weekend, 6 brave fundraisers set off in the cold to Sheffield in order to raise some much need money for Kili! November 18, 2013. Last chance to join Team Kili 2014! November 4, 2013.