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TOP: My son (Brian) and I caving at Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia. BOTTOM: Brian holding on to a rope while walking on a small ledge.
Wild Caving
We journeyed into the boughs of the Earth,
with fear and excitement mixed with mirth.
We walked through the mud trying not to slip,
holding on to the ceiling and rocks with a grip.
We crawled through a passage on our hands and knees,
wondering what other surprises that we might see.
Stalactites, stalagmites, and cave pearls to name a few,
mixed with columns and flowstones for us to view.
There was a small overhang that we had to traverse,
inside of the Earth’s cavernous inner universe.
We held on to the rope and went to the other side,
passing the dark ravine as we followed our guide.
Then we climbed up some rocks holding on to a rope,
and continued along our downward slope.
We then saw a waterfall illuminated by our light,
an underground pool of water exposed to the twilight.
Then our guide had us turn off all of our lights,
and we saw the cave’s natural sight.
A world of wonders hidden by darkness inside,
a world where unique treasures do hide.
James, Roberta and Brian whitewater rafting on the French Broad River in the mountains of North Carolina.
Whitewater Rafting
The water was rushing all around,
you could hear the roaring river’s sound.
The guide says to paddle hard on the right,
so you paddle with all your might.
Then we glide down a class 3 waterfall,
with fear and excitement to enthrall.
We hit the water with a big splash,
then the whitewater carries us off in a dash.
Rapids and huge boulders surrounds our view,
you look back and wonder how you got through.
The river is your highway to ride,
among nature and beauty you will glide.
It’s the adventure tale of a lifetime,
a beautiful mountain ride that leaves you sublime.
A journey were unlikely to ever forget,
Hey, is anybody ready to go back yet?
TOP: Juniper Springs in Florida. BOTTOM: Brian snorkling at Juniper Springs.
The Spring
Snorkeling in the spring,
peacefulness is what it brings.
Just hearing the breathing sound,
contentedness is what I found.
All the problems are washed away,
swimming in the spring that day.
Watching the gentle fish swim,
guarding the water like a cherubim.
The springs bubble up into a boil,
coming up through the soil.
The sand gently dances around,
to all of natures lovely sounds.
The water is pure and crystal clear,
the ground is deep....but it looks near.
The water magnifies everything,
it’s nature’s microscope in a spring.
Horse back riding at Palo Duro Canyon in Texas.
Horseback Riding
I love to see the land from a horse,
because I don’t have to walk, of course.
Trail rides are fun and relaxing to me,
I feel like a cowgirl, wild and free.
A rider becomes apart of the horse,
a strong four legged animal of great force.
I sit on the saddle way up in the air,
and look at the beautiful landscape and stare.
It is a natural way to see the land,
to see it by horseback is very grand.
Photo by Brian Hill
I'm getting ready to hang glide at Jockeys Ridge State Park in North Carolina.
Hang Gliding
I really liked the day that I tried to hang glide,
I ran off the sand dune and on the air I did ride.
I felt my feet lift off of the ground and I was in the air,
and I soared like a bird going who knows where.
My legs curled up underneath me and I was a ball,
and I was just hoping that I wouldn’t fall.
My stomach tickled me and I felt so alive,
this was worth the money and the five hour drive.
The instructor told me to pull in on the bar to land,
and I was amazed when I hit the dune, that I could still stand.
Because the wind was too fast we couldn’t do another flight,
but that one flight gave me so much delight.
If I ever go back to Jockeys Dune State Park,
then that is an adventure that I will embark.
To fly like the birds with the air in your face,
is to fly like an eagle with the utmost grace.
Brian Hill 2004
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The Greatest Adventure
It doesn’t matter where I have been to,
or all of the adventurous things I do.
Everything exciting to discover is in me,
it isn’t what I can hear, feel, smell, taste or see.
The greatest adventure is in unlocking my mind,
and discovering what knowledge my soul can find.
All of the answers to life are inside of me,
unlocking this realization will set you free.
Using experiences to learn valuable things,
and watching the good fortune that this brings.
In this way, every experience is a good one,
and all sources of learning become fun.
All of my adventures are metaphors for life,
how do I deal and learn from the everyday strife.
Am I willing to trust God and overcome my fear,
on the course of life’s ocean, which way do I steer?
My knowledge determines what path I take,
learning lessons for my own soul’s sake.
My adventure streak was about overcoming fear,
and trusting in God with every experience here.
Monatomics and healing codes helped me find the way,
an adventure of the soul’s mind that will always stay.
The greatest adventure of all, was in finding me,
unlocking this way of life has set me free.
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