Moleskine entry: July 22nd, 2009
5am start.
Not because we have to be up anytime in particular…
…it’s just so beautiful up here at Sunrise.
Breakfast can’t go quick enough.
Today I am so eager to get back in the saddle again. I have to tell you, the first time I ever encountered a horse I had the most horrific allergic reaction, I was nearly sick. My eyes blew up, my breathing suffered, I was itching and scratching all over… It was horrible.
So to say I was apprehensive about this particular challenge might be somewhat of an understatement. But today? Up here at the Snowshoe Lodge, some 9000ft up in the Big Hornhorn mountains, I could not be more excited about seeing my horse again.
Marlena, the equine in question, is and I quote: “A real bitch”.
She bites, she doesn’t do as she’s told and if you don’t show her who’s boss, she’ll throw you around like there’s no tomorrow. Heh. We’re having fun, put it that way.
I digress.
Today we’re herding cattle properly. 220 of them. Younglings.
They’re fast and they don’t like horses much.
Our guide, Stewart yells: “Let’s move out!”
And I smile… 🙂
Additional notes, thoughts and sketches: July 23rd – 24th
– I saw a Moose today!
– Stone horses, swimming in water
– Shell Lake. 10,000ft up in the mountains and simply breathtaking
– Rocks, like old people
– White Creek Canyon
– Black Mountains
– Rattlesnakes
– Trapper Canyon
– Devil’s Leap
We’re heading home tomorrow… it’s been a good trip.
The sunrise photo is truly gorgeous.