Field Report 005 · Land & Ecology
Night under
a Boulder
I spent 4 nights in one of our border caves, under a huge rock. These talus caves are one of the main features of Boulder Gardens, and they are scattered around everywhere. more information on Talus Caves are here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talus_cave
It was about 75 degrees and all I needed was a sheet. The wind was minimal and the stars were bright. I could hear crickets throughout the night. I slept well. I woke up at 4:00 to hear roosters. Afterwards I went to my usual 6:30 yoga with the crew.
Josie spent the second night in the cave and said it was hot all night long, because of the heat radiating off of the boulders.
I spend 2 more nights there, but the last night the wind really picked up. There is a tunnel effect that amplifies the wind and it almost blew my blanket off at times. Other times there was not wind.
I want to sleep outside but thing that this might not be the best spot.
The view was great however. I could just see the kitchen and just barely get internet.
Photographic Record
The work, seen in place
Selected photographs from the private FieldStation source record.
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Related Fieldstation records
Public synopsis derived from Boulder Gardens Fieldstation Workbook source record FR005. Detailed equipment records, calculations, unresolved questions, and corrections remain in the workbook.