Eric and I get to point where the trail seems to end. We're not quite sure what to do from here and Eric suggests going back up to the highway. I know that the river is down below here, but am also concerned that we might slip off the edge of the bluff if we go the wrong way.
I tell Eric, "Ok, let's go on down this hill. Just don't slip. And if you do slip, just don't take me with you!" ...and off we go.