Dorito is Back Home

Here are the BEFORE and AFTER photos.  After hiking 64 miles in 10 days and riding on the train overnight, Dorito arrived back home this morning.

He is thrilled about his 14-day High Adventure to Philmont Scout Ranch and spent all day talking about his crew's adventures on the 140,000-acre property.  They did rifle shooting, rappelling, panning for gold, branding and roping, and spear throwing.  They loved the fiddle player at their Chuckwagon Supper.  They carried their own tents, food, and water every day!  (I heard the food was high calorie, but not highly gourmet.)  I decided a "bandana bath" wasn't as good as the real thing either. :-)  Dorito didn't care.  He's tough.  He made sure to mention he went to mass twice with the retired bishop who is chaplain for Philmont.   He brought back a map of their route, photos from the highest peaks (9,000 feet), and the famous Philmont BELT and BUCKLE souvenir.  This trip has been a classic for Boy Scouts since 1939 on the ranch donated by Oklahoma oilman Waite Phillips.  Our troop had to submit their application two years in advance for consideration on any of the 55 trails open in summer.  Thanks to Mr. Dave for making this a memorable 4th trip in a row for our son.  Note: Dorito has not shaved since July 28 and has more facial hair (and hair on his head) than Mr. Rosenak!