a hell of a walk
July 8th 2007 We wake up at 1:30AM. Pitch black. On goes the head-light, the backpack with dromedary, extra water, plenty of power-bars. We begin to hike at 2:30AM (1/2hr later than we wanted). Just dark walking, easy walking, with the moonlight and the silhouettes of foliage to guide us. We pass a few hikers taking a break for breakfast. “We’re in the lead…” Andy says. By the time the sun awakens we
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