camping

the fire has died down. the coals are still providing warmth. because the flames have died down the number of stars in the sky has exploded. it's hard to believe there can be so many, especially if you spend most of your time in the city.

I lucked out. I made a reservation for this spot two days ago. it's a good one. the fire ring is down away from the road so it's easy to pretend I'm out here by myself. I can hear the coyotes yipping and the owls hooting. it's easy to ignore the people sounds.

I lit a nice little fire. there is only one little piece of wood left to burn. I've been drinking tequila, and it became very important to me that all the wood should burn, to the point that I've been removing my shoe and pushing the last bits of wood around until they could burn. i've been very successful in that regard but I hope I have not melted the sole of my shoe. that will be a discovery for tomorrow.

I have the most beautiful view, a bowl of stars framed by mountains, trees and an old wood power pole.

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