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It's a hot morning, probably in the high 70s; I mount the rain cover on the sunny side of the tent to get some shade

01492-inside-tent.jpg I make a small pot of tea, wondering if it will be enough to jumpstart my day; I would prefer some strong coffee, but have noneThumbnailsTime to dig my first cat hole of the tripI make a small pot of tea, wondering if it will be enough to jumpstart my day; I would prefer some strong coffee, but have noneThumbnailsTime to dig my first cat hole of the tripI make a small pot of tea, wondering if it will be enough to jumpstart my day; I would prefer some strong coffee, but have noneThumbnailsTime to dig my first cat hole of the tripI make a small pot of tea, wondering if it will be enough to jumpstart my day; I would prefer some strong coffee, but have noneThumbnailsTime to dig my first cat hole of the tripI make a small pot of tea, wondering if it will be enough to jumpstart my day; I would prefer some strong coffee, but have noneThumbnailsTime to dig my first cat hole of the trip

I stay inside the tent, sheltered from the sun's rays, even though it's hotter inside. I eat a typical camping breakfast of dry granola, dried fruit, tamari almonds, hot tea, water, and an instant electrolyte-replacer drink.

My hot tea makes me sweat profusely.