[pct-l] Memories of Years Past

[pbaily at webuniverse.net (Phil Baily)]

"It was also very nice and comfortable.  Like meeting an
> old friend again."..................I often get that feeling when
revisiting someplace I've been before. That includes stretches of the JMT
and the High Sierra Trail, and especially the Mineral King area.
>

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From: <Hiker97@aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:12 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Memories of Years Past


> Something interesting about the trail of past years.  When I went back to
the
> High Sierra Trail, the JMT, and the PCT in the early 90's after many years
> away, the first thing that hit me from the past was the smells.
>
> Yes, I sort of remembered the scenes and they looked vaguely familiar, but
> what hit me was the odor of the plants, dirt, and the feel of the sun on
my
> body.  Weird.  It was a very strong and I will never forget the feeling
from years
> past on my senses.  It was also very nice and comfortable.  Like meeting
an
> old friend again.
>
> I wonder if others have had the same experience when going back to an area
> after many years.
>
> By the way, I think the woman your caveman buddies remembered with
> Rattlesnake was me.  I looked a little different 34 years ago.  Glad I
made such a big
> impression.
>
> Cheers, Switchback
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