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| Starting point for Hertz trail |
I don't have many pictures for today's hike; Melanie and I decided to walk the Hertz trail along Lake Whatcom, since the weather forecast was for constant rain. I heard it coming down hard during the night, so I was ready for it this morning with rain pants, my favorite raincoat, and waterproof shoes. As I drove to Mel's home early in the morning, it was raining lightly, but nothing compared to last Saturday's deluge. I figured the real rain would be coming along a bit later.
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| The lake under a cloudy sky |
Although we had intermittent sprinkles on the first part of the six-mile round-trip walk, it wasn't long before we realized that we were not getting all that wet. It was warm and we took off a little bit of our gear as we walked, but kept our raincoats on for the expected rain. It didn't come.
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| End of the trail and turnaround point |
You are not seeing any raindrops on the water, because there weren't any. We were very surprised by the lack of rain, but the warm weather and the occasional fellow hikers made for a lovely three-mile trek back to the parking lot.
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| The lake, the trail, just perfect |
It wasn't until we reached the trailhead, right around noon, that we got a few more sprinkles. Then as we headed back in the car, the rain picked up in earnest. Now I am home, looking out the front window at the rain. It was, I surmise, waiting until we found cover before letting the deluge begin. This is just one more reminder that here in the Pacific Northwest, you cannot wait for a good weather forecast before heading out. You never know what is (or isn't) coming your way.
So we had another really lovely day and got to experience the best way to get your exercise: outdoors in dry-ish weather. I am now enjoying how nice it is to hear the rain hitting the roof while I am enjoying my lunch in dry comfort.
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So happy you got out and were able to walk. We had no rain, so far, today. I made a stop on the way across town to read to second graders and there were no puddles to splash in or downpour to run through. I was so grateful. We have had sun most of the day but that will all end overnight as another storm rolls in. I'm hopeful to get grocery shopping done on Friday before it becomes another deluge.
ReplyDeleteYou have been so lucky with weather so many times. Yes--proof not to wait for predicted better weather to go on your hikes. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you were ready for the rain if it came. Fer sure, hiking is an outdoor sport.
ReplyDeleteNice day for your hike. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have amazing luck when it comes to little or no rain on your hikes.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad it held off for you. And how I love the sound/scent of rain.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you need a new weather reporter. But, they get to keep their jobs even if they're wrong. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteVery much liked that first photo of the Hertz Trail, DJan... you sure found a scenic place to live for your outdoor adventures!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a perfect day outdoors. We have come to ignore most of the weather when it comes to our walks as well. Storms are usually all that keep us in. Some days we are alone along the boardwalk.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. God was smiling at you.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a good trail, flat and smooth. I'm glad you escaped the rain. The atmospheric river that was predicted seems to be flowing somewhere else.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome and it's like Hawaii. Art will check the weather forecast and it's right 50% of the time. I'm glad the rain waited for you and Melanie to finish your lovely walk.
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