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| My favorite fern |
I took this picture a few years ago, on a hike to Lost Lake from Gates Overlook, down the Rock trail, and down to the lake. I saw this stand of beautiful Maidenhair ferns and couldn't resist a shot. Today I toyed with the idea of hiking from the Two Dollar trail to Fragrance Lake and back, which was enjoyed (according to Joe's summary) by sixteen Senior Trailblazers. I made my first foray back into hiking last week, but I am having a bit of a sore knee that kept me from going far from home today.
Instead, I caught the bus to the coffee shop and hoped to see John, but he wasn't there, so I did my puzzles and then took the bus home. I got off a little early in order to have a bit of a longer route, but the one I initially considered would have given me a hike about the same length as the one that the Trailblazers did, but I decided against it. Instead, I was happy with a shorter three-mile hike, which we was plenty for today.
The weather could not be more perfect. I woke this morning after having gotten nine good hours of sleep, but I just don't have the same impetus to hike alone as I do when I am out with friends. I listened to a podcast once I was on the trail, and I enjoyed being out in the gentle breeze and felt exercised and content when I got home.
Today was one of those days when I didn't have great luck with my puzzles and lost my long streak with Wordle, and I ended up cheating on the Strands puzzle (looking up the anwer after a long time trying to figure out the correct word), so those didn't help me feel all that accomplished. I did, however, come home to a good visit with SG, and now I am writing my Tuesday post without too much enthusiasm, but feeling glad to be alive and in good enough shape to walk in the sunshine.
Anyway, tomorrow I have a yoga class, and Thursday is my usual volunteer work at the Senior Center. And then Friday I am scheduled for a massage, so life is actually pretty good. Feeling happy and looking forward to a quiet day at home. Hope you are doing well, dear virtual friends.
:-)
I haven't done Wordle or Connections yet. That's next. I work them at my sit down time after 4:00 in the afternoon, and before I start dinner.
ReplyDeleteI spent quite a bit of time outside working in the garden today, but I am so slow now that I don't accomplish much while working to keep myself from falling. I do love this sunshiny, mild weather.
You may not have "hiked", but three miles sounds like a lot to me.
I'd say that wasn't very lazy. You wee involved in quite a bit of activity. Watch the knee.
ReplyDeleteThree miles is a good walk. Your weather sounds nice. I try to do Wordle everyday but sometimes I forget!
ReplyDeleteI have done a bit in the garden but haven't covered anything like three miles. Well done my decidedly unlazy friend. Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteA fern once framed your hiking view,
ReplyDeleteNow softer paths still carry you.
Though puzzles stalled and trails were few,
The sun, a breeze, and joy shone through.
Today’s Wordle (Wednesday) became one of those multiple guess words for me. I did make it in 5. I haven’t lost recently. 🤞
ReplyDeleteThat 3-mile hike sounds pretty good. And, it appears your other days this week will be full to overflowing. Just keep going and you will keep going.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to walk with someone but alone is ok. Enjoy the rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteBeing alive and walking in the sunshine alone sounds god enough!
ReplyDeleteYou had a truly lovely day, even if it wasn't the big hike you initially planned. Sometimes those quieter days, filled with bus rides and puzzles, are exactly what we need.
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