The concert was fantastic – the acoustics in the cave are beyond belief, and with Nick Hirka and Takeshi both joining in on percussion, it was a magical night. The evening came to a close with some nearby campers sending up paper bag balloons which were beautiful little lights flickering in the sky. Next, it was time for one of Howard’s famous Timber Run truck rides. This is a ride through the forest, and even through the river, with a spotlight held out into the woods as you go. It was fun until it started storming and the truck stalled, then it became hilarious! The eight of us in the back couldn’t have gotten much wetter. We finally got back to the Ion Exchange and to our bunks for a good night’s sleep.
Sunday morning, we were up early and Marty and I did morning yoga up in the cave – it was beautiful…so peaceful with birds singing and a light breeze blowing as we did yoga among the treetops. As we climbed down the bluff, I realized how hungry I was and it’s a good thing too, because the whole gang was relaxing and cooking a beautiful breakfast on an outdoor stove when we got down from the cave. We enjoyed the fellowship of our friends, then it was time to use the pulleys again, and I went off to take some video of the beautiful grounds and river. As we packed up, I thought of the fun we’ll have at the Rondy there in August. I can’t wait to see our old and new friends again! ~ Chris Pardee
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