Things That Go Bump In The Night

Over the years I have been woken up by many things in my backpacking trips. Here is a list of things that deserve a story or two.

• Skunk
• Bear
• People Having Sex
• Dolphins
• Racoons
• Mice
• Rats
• Rain
• Thunder
• Wind
• Coon Dogs
• Birds Chirping
• Sunrise
• Air Conditioner Units

I have learned over time how to sleep through noise. When I am sleeping, my mind is able to discern what noises have to be dealt with. People talking will not wake me however, angry or violent voices will. A mouse does not make much noise yet I will wake if one scurries to close to me. A skunk under your tarp can teach you grace under pressure.