Black Mountain Backpacking Trip

          

 The drive up the mountain was a little scary because it was a narrow road and it was very high up. When we got there we ate pumpkin pie, which was delicious, and started our hike to the camp site. The two mile hike up the mountain was tiring but along the way there was a beautiful scenic view. I also saw some deer. I noticed they were fatter than the ones I've seen here on campus and they walked and ran differently as well. I had to take a break for a while because I felt like my lungs were giving out on me. My group kept taking short breaks after and the hike up was much easier for me as well as the other girls. I think it was more of a struggle for me because I'm a short person and I felt like the stuff I was carrying was bigger than me. When we finally made it to the camp site I didn't rest, I went straight to put up my tent and set up my sleeping bag and sleeping pad. After that we were all resting just sitting around. It was nice. I was so tired that I took a nap. Later I felt calm when we were watching the sunset. It was very beautiful and the colors in the sky were pretty.  Later we ate and did a skit and when I went to bed I wasn't very sleepy so I chose to look at the stars because that is one of my favorite things to do. I heard an owl during the night which I thought was very fascinating but after a while it got annoying because it was keeping me from sleeping. Overall it was a nice and peaceful trip. A main reason for that is because I chose not to be on my phone and it was a good decision.