This year's hiking season is officially over for Zonkey and I. We completed some great hikes this year—a total of thirteen. Zonk hiked 28 miles and rode in-pack or on-shoulder an additional seven. A six-mile out-n-back (with a 1,200' change in elevation), was the longest; but the most difficult ones taught me that he doesn't prefer to walk out in the open, on soft sunny beaches, nor in the forest on very soggy paths.The primary reason our hiking is over until next Spring isn't foul weather, but because of hunting season (both furry and fowl). Although I'm apprehensive of either of us being shot accidentally-on-purpose, more importantly, any walk in the woods with a constant staccato of gunfire echoing around you is a foul hike.
I spend a lot of time by myself, and I consciously do that to strengthen myself and to stay centered. — Oprah Winfrey
2 comments:
Wee Zonkey is looking more and more lynx-ish! He's probably still growing into his ears.
And c'mon! Being shot accidentally-on-purpose gives you character.
One man's character is another's scarring, especially if you look like a lynx.
Post a Comment