We took refuge in a tree that stood apart from other trees, and high up in a fork we passed the night.

It was a miserable night.

For the first few hours it rained heavily, then it turned cold and a chill wind blew upon us.

Soaked through, with shivering bodies and chattering teeth, we huddled in each other's arms.
We missed the snug, dry cave that so quickly warmed with the heat of our bodies.
Morning found us wretched and resolved.

We would not spend another such night.