Allegory of the Cave: Meeting Challenges and Exploring New Worlds

As I rest on a soft bed in a hotel in Salt Lake City after a long day at a conference, I am reflecting back on our time last weekend at Bruneau Dunes State Park -- such a different experience sleeping on the cold ground after a long, but exhilarating day in the wind and sand.  I had such a wonderful time camping and caving with all those who could attend from LRC.

Some of my favorite moments:

"Lucky on the Road" and a few lottery winners.

A creative guitar serenade and great sharing from everyone.  I love the songs that Tony selected for each of us.

My down sleeping bag to keep my warm.

Star gazing at the observatory.


A vigorous climb up the sand dune!

Great food for dinner and breakfast!

Complete darkness in the cave.

And a great discussion about the Allegory of the Cave.  So many of you related the allegory to your experiences as a first year student.

THIS WEEK'S BLOG POST
For those who went caving last weekend
For this week's blog, choose one of the responses to the questions on the map I gave you.  Be sure to give a thorough explanation.

 For those who did NOT go caving last weekend
If you didn't go camping, think about the challenge of the climbing wall during our last class.  Relate your climb to a challenge you had this year and how you met that challenge.  It could be anything, but use some of what you learned in your time on the wall: looking ahead for the best routes, getting your hold and footing, finding a good belay person or support as you climbed.....use that metaphor to explore a challenge you faced and overcame.