Backpacking in the Catskills (Memorial weekend '05)

Challenging 2 mile hike up Peekamoose for a fabulous view and longganisa lunch. 5 miles down the peak, up Table mountain and down to our beautifully secluded campsite near the river... Rain falls.. Huddle under a makeshift tarp (made from a poncho and trekking poles), and later in the Happy Tent with beer and moths... Sleep to the pitter-patter of rain till 9:30 am. Glorious rainless morning, grilled hotdogs on tent pegs and Swiss Miss... A pretty darn good way to spend a weekend, donchathink?