The author describes their life in a cave in the California desert as exhilarating and liberating. Living amidst nature, with stunning views and vibrant wildlife, provided a stark contrast to conventional living environments. The cave experience allowed for solitude and self-reflection, while daily encounters with wildlife, such as hummingbirds, brought joy and awe. Unlike more extreme cave dwellers, the author appreciated the light and beauty of their setting, which contributed to a profound sense of peace and freedom.
I felt like some medieval land baron, drunk on space. Everywhere I looked was a money shot: uninterrupted vistas of volcanic mesas and miles upon miles of Wild West canyon.
One reason I loved living in my cave was the vibrant life all around. Some mornings my alarm clock was a hummingbird, its wings flapping at 75 beats per second.
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