New Beginning 692

We packed snacks and squash-vine trumpets and left Avery's house in broad daylight. The drive to the trailhead was short, but when we got out of the car we were already in shadow; the mountain blocked the sun. Avery said we'd have enough light for going up and we'd remember our way when we came down. Anyway he knew the path, and he had (he said) good balance and excellent night vision and could help me if I had trouble getting back down. I didn't intend to need help. I would always be eight y...