no canto más que el viento

This afternoon, I hiked around Palouse Falls with Karlan, Reuben, Jess P, and Lacey. There is something gratifying about the aches and pains of nature, work, and exploration: sharp rocks piercing your feet, the soreness of overworked muscles, thorny branches scratching your bare legs and arms, your dry throat thirsty for cool water, the wind on your hot skin, blowing through your hair. Something about seeing a barely worn trail right in front of you, only the next step forward on your mind, it's in these moments: I feel infinite.