Day 30: Restless Retrospect

On the creepy side of Alico there's a few dirt roads that lead to a big gate that has a STOP sign attached to the front of it. I parked at that gate and then continued walking. So I guess I trespassed. But it was worth it. It's so quiet out there, save for the occasional birds. There were these flying grasshoppers that blended in with the sandy ground so well that even if I saw them land, I couldn't find them until they jumped back into the air. There was a massive antpile behind some rocks.

There was also a small pile of trash and assorted items. Beach chairs, a stereo, a cooler, a rug, a couple of trash cans and some wood. And a lot of stuffed animals. Either a homeless person is using it as a campsite, or someone dumped out a bunch of trash from their truck and no one's been around to come pick it up.

But what really intrigued me was the desert-style rock formations that I saw from a distance. I left my car behind and trekked through the sandy dirt. The sound of the gravel being crushed underneath my feet was the only thing I could hear. After about a ten minute walk I made it to the rock mountains. They were man made of course, but you really couldn't tell from a distance. But as I tried to get a grip on the ledges, they fell apart in my hands. The sand looked like it was packed in tight but in some places it just gave way. Still I managed to find some ledges where I was able to grab onto it, and I made my way to the top. It was really an incredible sight and I think I'll go back there again sometime if I want to risk the trespassing violation again. I was completely alone, able to just relax and sit in contemplation. Could be a great place to think about stories and poems.

Never wanted you to go
Never needed that goodbye
But people change, leave, grow
And I won't always know why

Song: "Heron Blue" by Sun Kil Moon. Singer/songwriter, just a guy and his guitar, kind folky. The guitar and weary, slow vocals really make for a great introspective atmosphere in this song. Props to Jake Musto for sharing this song with me a few months ago.