Color splashes across the sky as the sun slides down toward the mountain tops. This is the way to experience sunset. Sunrise ought to be amazing too. The low moo of cattle in the distance makes its way to our ears. We heat up our tasty jambalaya as we watch the darkening sky. There is a bit more light on the horizon than we anticipated but right overhead is dark and star filled including a huge swish of the milky way. That is the image as we lay our heads on our pillows. Rest is fitful as it is a bit chilly and Gilbert, a very ambitious and persistent field mouse, makes himself know through much of the night.

The brightening sky rouses us with the promise of our first sunrise. Cozy, wrapped in our warmest sleeping bag we prop up on our cots and pillows to watch the artwork as it is painted across the sky. Good morning world. What a way to wake up. Sun warms the cabin as we sip our coffee.

This evening sunset #2 is more of a “got dark” event. It is followed by a warm campfire and gooey s’mores.

Deer move near in the clearing around the tower. One snorts in irritation at Kent taking night photos. Stars blink in and out among thin clouds creating a marvelous night light as we climb under the covers, long johns and all tonight.

Our farewell sunrise is magnificent as the color sweeps all around us. What a fantastic ending to the stay.