Friday Nov 4. Morning viewing drive. Lots to see. The coffee break was at the Park’s center, with a short walking tour describing the Park’s layout, history and current issues. More viewing. Return to camp for a late lunch, free time (90 minutes) and a second viewing drive. I bailed on the drive. I could tell that it would reurn late and there would be a rush to dinner. I’m tired of rushing. I spent the time contemplating where I was. Also deleted 500+ photos out of 650. Took a leisurely shower and arrived on time for dinner, which was then delayed 30 minutes for others to get settled.

The camp is literally temporary, as are most camps. Per Park rules. The idea is that if everyone knows that they’ll have to tear it down annually (and go through an inspection), they won’t mess up the grounds. The camp is a wonder of simplicity and glamour camping. A bucket containing cold water for gravity toilet flushing and sinks, a raised bucket filled manually for hot showers, so hot water lines don’t have to be run. Solar power at each tent. A generator runs for five hours to let people charge things.