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= Noah Dropoff to Idlewild CG Day 1 =
== Drop off ==
Waking at 5:30 I stumble into Noah's kitchen and make coffee and breakfast on his stove with my camp pot.

Sipping on coffee I recall yesterday's conversation and pat myself on the back for resisting the urge to give advice when Noah shared about fishing serves him to keep busy.  I know in my own life I'm learning to Do Nothing and also I'm glad that when talking to Noah I simply heard him and got to hear about the type of focus he loves in the act of pulling the lure.

On the drive up the grade, conversation centers around Noah's work and I'm struck as I often am by his drive and long term planning.  I had very low elements of either of those at his age.
{{../2021-05-29-noah.jpg|Noah Dropoff|width=75%}}
As we start up the grade, our talk turns toward Noah's dreams of a cabin in the woods, we pass some lovely cabins and speculate about how they get electricity.

{{../2021-05-29-packsForgotten.jpg|David with Packs Forgotten|width=75%}}
While helping me unload gear from the car, Noat notices the business cards he gave me still loose in my helmet.  

"I can take those back for now and give them to youafter your trip, Dad, if you don't have a place to pack them," says Noah.

"No need, I can put them in my wallet which is...right...oh dear...the wallet is back at your house in the car,," I groan. 
== Drop off Take 2 ==
{{../2021-05-29-packs.jpg|David with Packs|width=75%}}
== Across Scott Valley ==
{{../2021-05-29-scottvalleyview.jpg|Scott Valley View|width=75%}} 
== Etna Creek & Summit ==
{{../2021-05-29-etna-creek-siesta.jpg|Etna Creek Siesta|width=75%}}


{{../2021-05-29-etna-grade.jpg|Etna Grade|width=75%}}

{{../2021-05-29-etna-summit.jpg|Etna Summit|width=75%}}

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