Philmont Training Center Adventure Log Day 2 - July 26, 2009
After I filled in my journal last night, clouds started to roll in and spoil my plans for a night under the stars. By 10:00 PM I could see lightning in the distance that was embedded in rain, so I decided to sleep in the cab of the truck. Not the most comfortable place to sleep, but when the heavy rain started at around 2:30 AM, I just rolled up the windows and rolled over.
The rest of the drive into Philmont was uneventful, just long ribbons of asphalt and cranking tunes. I got to Cimmaron around noon, and since I could not check in until 1:00, I decided to get some lunch. But most of the restaurants were closed. I checked the time on my cell phone and realized I had passed into Mountain Time, and it was only 11:00 AM. I have to make a note of that for my trip back. I found a restaurant that was open and got chorizo and potatoes with refried beans and tortillas, it was pretty good, but I had a feeling it was planning on a short stay in my system. (note: I paid for this lunch for two days)
When I got to the Philmont Training Center check-in, I was still a bit early. I could see rain on the other side of Tooth Ridge and could hear the thunder. The rain held off long enough for me to get checked in and my gear into the tent. It did open up once I was in line for the health screening and seminar check in.
It rained twice more in the afternoon, once right before dinner was a real gully washer. I did find a nice little knoll out behind the Small Fry building that has a nice panoramic vista of the area and decent views of the Tooth of Time to boot. I shot a quick roll of 120 black and white with my Red 25 on. Hopefully the clouds will be very dramatic in the prints.
The Opening Program has concluded and I still don't have a bunkmate. Either he did not show, or I am on my own. Either way works out the same for me.
The rest of the drive into Philmont was uneventful, just long ribbons of asphalt and cranking tunes. I got to Cimmaron around noon, and since I could not check in until 1:00, I decided to get some lunch. But most of the restaurants were closed. I checked the time on my cell phone and realized I had passed into Mountain Time, and it was only 11:00 AM. I have to make a note of that for my trip back. I found a restaurant that was open and got chorizo and potatoes with refried beans and tortillas, it was pretty good, but I had a feeling it was planning on a short stay in my system. (note: I paid for this lunch for two days)
When I got to the Philmont Training Center check-in, I was still a bit early. I could see rain on the other side of Tooth Ridge and could hear the thunder. The rain held off long enough for me to get checked in and my gear into the tent. It did open up once I was in line for the health screening and seminar check in.
It rained twice more in the afternoon, once right before dinner was a real gully washer. I did find a nice little knoll out behind the Small Fry building that has a nice panoramic vista of the area and decent views of the Tooth of Time to boot. I shot a quick roll of 120 black and white with my Red 25 on. Hopefully the clouds will be very dramatic in the prints.
The Opening Program has concluded and I still don't have a bunkmate. Either he did not show, or I am on my own. Either way works out the same for me.