Team Chaos (Hiking from 30/06 - 2/07.)
To keep this short and sweet, Team Chaos (Jack, Liam, Luke, Mairi, Lily, Linzi, Iona, Kelly, Laura, Liz, Iain and myself), so named by Luke Triscott, had a real experience hiking. Personally I’m a little sad to leave the mountains of Yosemite, but really glad it’s over.
Day 1: We hiked 6 miles to camp in Glen Aulan
Day 2: 3 miles each way to Waterwheel Falls
Day 3: Back to the bus.
3 days without a shower provided many greasy hairs - but also many happy campers. The real amazing part for me was sleeping under the stars, and I’m sure many will agree. I was genuinley surprised by my lack of exhaustion, and so proud of every single member of the Team for making it (I’m looking at you Laura, with your twisted knee.) I could go on about the stunning views and incredible experiences but I’m sure you’ll all see many a photo and hear many a story from your own kids. So, instead, I’ll share some of the priceless banter that kept me going over the past few days (as it is easily forgotten):
Kelly: “Where’s the moon?”
Laura: “Oh, didn’t you know there is no moon in this country?”
Kelly: “Shut up.”
I had stuck a mosquito into my journal with Prit Stik (as a warning to all other flaming mosquitos) when Kelly, being deadly serious, pipes up:
“All you need now is an ant… oh and a bear feather.”
Luke also genuinley brightened up my hike with his stream of utterly garbage conversation. Quotes were known to be told from Anchor Man, Family Guy, and The Lord of the Rings - to name but a few. Both brilliant and hillarious, however cannot be repeated online.
Anyway, I was asked by one of our guides Betsy to think about 3 reasons to come back hiking. The most important to me were
- The amazing sense of achievement hiking brings (often allowing you to forget the pain you’ve suffered to get there.)
- Incredible views - especially waking up in the middle of a mountain (Jack found this in particular).
- Sleeping under the stars is simply beautiful and worth every step you take.
I will finish off with a riddle our other tourguide Dan told us - just to drive you crazy.
A man rides into a castle on Sunday, stays for 6 days, and rides out on Sunday. How can that be?
Thanks for reading
(Mum, love you, see you soon.)
Molly
Proud member of Team Chaos.
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July 3rd, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Congratulations to both teams, seems like you’ve had an amazing time out on the trail. I’m just gearing up for 5 days of camping and no showers next week - girls any tips on what to do with 3 day old greasy hair?!
Alison x
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:41 pm
It sounds as if you are all having a trip of a lifetime. Thoroughly enjoyed reading the banter comments. Mol, you are making a habit of star gazing I think… what a fabulous place to do it in, where next I wonder?? House is very quiet and tidy here, funnily enough. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Pauline x
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
We’ve missed the updates over the last couple of days. Still lookin good, great even!! So jealous. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:21 am
You sound like you have all had an amazing trip, can’t wait to hear everything about it when you get back, and guys, at least you only have to listen to Luke’s utterly garbage conversation for a few days, I have it 24/7, but I love him to bits anyway. Luke - very strange at home without you. Look after yourselves in the big city.
July 6th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Molly. . . what can i say! It sounds like you are having a great time and damn u havent been eaten by bears. Haha love you really. Weel happy birthday for tomorrow and have a great time!
Lots of love, Emily xxx
July 7th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
thats because the mans horse was named sunday! i think
July 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Haha… There is a moon:)