Climbing Trees in Missouri

Today I'm just outside St. Louis climbing trees in a town called Hermann. I needed an aerial of a cemetery and figured, if I fell I wouldn't need to go far...

The crew gave me a boost and hoisted me to the top. I struggled to perch myself safely. Feeling the bark beneath my fingers and branches sweep my face, I felt like 12 years old again. Then they passed up my 25 pound beast of a camera. It was awkward and painful leaning on one bent leg for support but the shot was worth it. The crew took their places and began to roll. No sooner did I push record when my batteries drained empty. Thomas tossed up some extras and I resumed.

More hair-raising exploits after I remove all the splinters from my hands.