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| Our small group today |
This was the smallest Happy Wanderers group of hikers I've experienced so far. This group is usually quite large, well over twenty, but today nobody wanted to venture out in the projected weather. We are expecting to have well over two inches of rain, and before too long, even some wind. I am not in this picture, so it surprises me to see eight people and a dog! Then I remember we ran into a couple of fellow hikers who were being accompanied by their furry companions and probably why they were already out and about.
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| Friend John on the bridge |
We didn't have any canine companions, but it was our regular hiking day, so our leader Joe took us to Whatcom Falls park where we walked around five miles. At first it wasn't raining, but it wasn't long before sprinkles joined us. The water in Whatcom Falls was pretty impressive.
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| Whatcom Falls today |
I didn't take many pictures in the gloomy atmosphere, but it was a very nice easy walk, except for the short section where I couldn't find my footing. It was a rather deep muddy place, and I needed the help of several people to keep from hurtling face-first into the the mud. Fortunately I managed to stay upright. Otherwise, it was an uneventful hike in a familiar place.
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| Ferns and water |
I watched Barb angle her cellphone over the bridge, and when I checked out what she saw, it was this rather interesting juxtaposition of ferns and fast-moving water. I know you wouldn't be able to tell what it was unless I told you, so there you go.
And then we headed back to the Senior Center and I went inside to see what the place looks like with lots of people getting ready to have lunch. I briefly considered staying myself, but since the rain was still rather light, I figured I should probably walk to the bus and get myself home.
And it's raining quite hard out there at the moment, but the wind hasn't made itself known, but it's coming. I rather like being inside when its frightful out there!
:-)
Rain, I think I would rather have snow! We are in a Winter Storm Watch and I am sure the wind will blow. I like the ferns and the water...green is s good color!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very dark and dreary day. We drove to Olympia to have lunch with my sister and had a good visit. Freeway driving was pretty much a white out with all of the spray from wheels, and trucks galore, but Tom got us safely there and back, where we we have settled in with Christmas lights brightening the early dark.
ReplyDeleteIt takes great courage to do your hike in threatening conditions.
ReplyDeleteI am glad and unsurprised that you did your hike despite the threatening conditions - and VERY glad you didn't face plant in the mud.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you remained upright. We have oodles of mud underfoot at the moment and staying on your feet is not easy. It took me a moment to work out the ferns over the water. I like the contrast of the colours. I agree with you that rain is always better observed from inside rather than being out in it.
ReplyDeleteAnother successful venturing.
ReplyDeleteThe weather sounds like ours has been. Dodging rain is a way of life now. The water in the photo looks like a lichen-crusted tree trunk at first glance. Enjoy the rest of the week, Jan.
ReplyDeleteHardly any rain in Hawaii. Hope we don't have a wildfire coming to the dry sections out there. So, be grateful for your rain. It's important!
ReplyDeleteWe're supposed to have a winter storm tonight through tomorrow. I hope we get a decent amount of snow! So glad you didn't fall in the mud! Good companions make all the difference. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother successful hike with the Happy Wanderers. Anyone who doesn’t like rain isn’t going to be a Happy Wanderer in the Pacific Northwest.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are still willing to brave the weather to make your weekly trek. I just wrote about staying home Christmas Eve because it will be dark and cold. I am such a wuss.
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