This week felt so long but I can’t believe it’s already over. We have had the opportunity to do so many things; our days have been full with us waking up early and coming back late, always doing something. I have really enjoyed everything we’ve done though, and although the weather hasn’t been the best so far, the rainy and foggy days made our hikes adventures and our geocaching more challenging, but I would not have it any other way. A major factor in our experience this week was the weather, and it worked both for and against us. On Tuesday when we visited Walden Pond the light rain and cloudy skies really complemented the ideas I had of Thoreau and his hut, and in my opinion a rainy day is better than a sunny one to visit Walden. I had visited Walden Pond before, always with nice weather, but I think that this Tuesday I finally got the experience that Thoreau talks about. I also had the awareness to stop and reflect, and I came prepared with Thoreau’s writings, which made the visit even more special.
That is an example of how the weather worked in our favor. On Wednesday, though, the weather really posed an inconvenience. I think that the rain and fog on Wednesday ruined our plans but not our hike: we were unable to make it to the summit of Mount Monadnock, but I had a lot of fun whilst hiking the trail. I had never been in a situation like this before, with the mountain working against me, but I have to say that I really enjoyed the challenge. Even though the day did not go how we planned it at all, I don’t see it as a failure as much as an unexpected adventure. I also really liked the time I spent reading because I have not had time to do this in what feels like forever. I forgot how relaxing reading a good book can be, and I am so glad I finally have the opportunity to spend some time reading. The free writes are also going great, I carry my notebook everywhere with me now just in case I have something else to write or an idea crosses my mind. Overall, I feel much more relaxed and I have thoroughly enjoyed week one. I can’t wait for week two!
Nice job skipping rocks!
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections on Week#1. You cover a lot of ground and a lot of history. Your descriptions of the trail and your days are crisp and well written, and I loved the bit about the pencil left at Thoreau's grave. Your journalling would be favorably viewed by the famous recluse! I am curious to hear more about the writing that inspires you. What have you found in that stack of books that has been engaging and thought provoking? You are going to have some great weather in the middle of this week, and I look forward to following week #2's adventure.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections on Week#1. You cover a lot of ground and a lot of history. Your descriptions of the trail and your days are crisp and well written, and I loved the bit about the pencil left at Thoreau's grave. Your journalling would be favorably viewed by the famous recluse! I am curious to hear more about the writing that inspires you. What have you found in that stack of books that has been engaging and thought provoking? You are going to have some great weather in the middle of this week, and I look forward to following week #2's adventure.
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