James Rodriguez
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Ice forward.
Focus on the trail.
The undergrowth grew denser as we descended from the plateau.
Brood-leaved plants slapped against our legs.
Pollen logs created obstacles we needed to climb over or detour around.
I tracked her progress using the GPS unit, marking each quarter mile with quiet announcements to maintain a sense of measured progress.
Stay five feet apart, I instructed.
Close enough to help each other.
Far enough not to tangle.
If someone falls.
Emily limped slightly, but maintained pace.
Her backpack stuffed with research materials and camera equipment.
Sarah followed oft behind us.
Her movements mechanical.
She hadn't spoken since we left camp.
One mile down, I announced at 847, maintaining course southeast.
The whispers grew more distinct.
A child after from my left.
A man's voice calling Sarah's name from the right.
I ignored them, focusing on the trail markers I'd cut during our inbound journey.