Toadstool & Drystan
Toadstool Toadstool
Drystan Drystan
Toadstool Toadstool
I’ve been watching how the moss gathers on old stone walls, it feels like a quiet song of moisture. Do you think it’s a good spot for a campsite, or is it just a trick of the light?
Drystan Drystan
Moss on stone is a sure sign the ground’s holding water, which can mean a damp night if you’re up close. If the stones sit level and won’t shift, the damp can keep you cool in the heat, but it’ll also keep you from sleeping on a dry surface. Check for cracks or loose bits—those can swallow a tent like a hungry animal. If you can find a dry ridge or a natural stone outcrop nearby, put the tarp there. Otherwise, build a small firebreak out of dry bark and keep your camp a few feet away from the moss. Light won’t be an issue, but keep the wind in mind. It’s not a trick of the light, but it’s not a silver bullet either. Use it as a clue, not a guarantee.
Toadstool Toadstool
The moss seems to be breathing, like the forest is holding its breath. If you’re careful with the cracks, the damp can be a cool blanket, but I’d still look for a dry ridge nearby. A firebreak of dry bark is a good idea, just make sure the wind doesn’t carry sparks onto the moss. Trust your instincts, the forest will tell you if it’s safe.
Drystan Drystan
Sounds like you’ve got a good eye. Keep the tent off the wet spot, use the ridge for the tarp, and let the bark do its job. Trust that instinct, the forest likes to keep its secrets close. Stay dry, stay safe.
Toadstool Toadstool
Thank you, wanderer. I’ll keep the moss away and let the bark guard the fire. The forest listens when I pause and listen back. Safe nights to you.