Lovely and scary account and a treat to read! I had a similar experience. Going south (I thought) on a country road west of PDX, I was actually going west! If I hadn't figured out after seeing the Coast Range getting closer and closer that I was 90° off, I would have landed up in the Pacific Ocean! Like you, my hithereto unshakeable confidence in my inner gps was shattered and I now carry a compass in my car and on my trekkrng pole!
Stay found!!
Lovely and scary account and a treat to read! I had a similar experience. Going south (I thought) on a country road west of PDX, I was actually going west! If I hadn't figured out after seeing the Coast Range getting closer and closer that I was 90° off, I would have landed up in the Pacific Ocean! Like you, my hithereto unshakeable confidence in my inner gps was shattered and I now carry a compass in my car and on my trekkrng pole!
We both need a brain software update...
That was a gripping experience! Glad the researchers picked the right time to chat.