I close my eyes and my mind takes me away , like a wave pulling stones into the under toe . As I strain my ears and eyes for any possible sign of life , other than that of the giant redwoods that surround me . I know now what the saying " a deafening silence " means ; there was never anything like this in any of the cities that I ' ve lived in .

Question: Why does the narrator feel such at peace ?
Answer: They are deep in a trip to several cities .They are deep in the urban environment .They are deep in the serenity of nature .They are deep in the cities atmosphere .