Monday, July 18, 2011
Everyone up by 5:30 AM. Broke camp and departed at 6:30 AM. Stopped at Starbucks. Drove to Pueblo for breakfast: Big Breakfast with Hot Cakes at McDonalds. Drove to Philmont. First view of the Tooth of Time and Baldy Mountain. Checked in at the Welcome Center with Caleb. Got our tent assignments (D31 – D36) and met our Ranger, Garrett. I went by myself to handle the paperwork – fast and easy. Caleb and I went to Logistics to learn our trek and mark our map. Lunch of two chicken tenders and mashed potatoes. Then medical checks. All went well except Carl had brought an expired prescription. Took two hours to resolve. Rest of the crew went on to Services to get equipment and food. Rejoined the crew at the end of equipment check. Carl and I did ours quickly afterwards. Some ranger training: maps and first aid. Dinner of pork and potatoes. Advisors meeting while the boys attended Crew Leader, Chaplain’s Aid, and Guia meetings. Chapel. Campfire on the history of Philmont. Quick shower and asleep by 10:00 PM.
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