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June 19, 2009
Keeping one's head in a crisis
The blue eyed girl and I went on a nice long, hot hike today. On the way down our feet hurt and we took off our shoes to allow our feet to cool. As we were relaxing, a large rattle snake slithered within a foot of us. I noticed it and she did not. I got her attention, we stood upon the long on which we had been sitting and moved as far away as our bare feel allowed. The snake passed by us without looking much at us or rattling even once. Though intellectually I knew that the absence of a rattle meant that we were in no danger, the emotional part of my mind experienced enough fear that I lacked the presence of mind to snap a picture.
I was a hot day but a very nice hike of about 1700 feet of elevation gain and 7.5 miles of trail. Strangers can be stunningly nice. We walked back through some camp grounds. I found a nice couple and I asked for some directions to ensure I was on the right track. Not only did they help me but they offered me a delicious ice cold beer.
Posted by OneEyedMan at June 19, 2009 7:33 PM
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