Hi all,
We had a nice group of 6 women today as the 3 canine companions. Sheba, Patchy, and Junko were joined by Susie, Lisa, Jacque, Debbie, Carolyn and Marsha as we traveled over an easy 4.1 mile hike with flat terrain. Camp Grandma was back in force today.
There were a few grumblings as we climbed down an embankment to “cross to the other side” with such exclamations as “We have to go down THERE?”. Mutiny. The dogs were let off leash to cross to the other side and we tried to learn from their example on how to cross the embankment. However, each lady chose her own unique style from using poles, going down sideways, or the most common, scooting -on- the -seat -of-the -pants method.
The leaves are turning and dropping and the trails are becoming more scattered with leaves as the temperatures are beginning to cool off. Oh, no, wait. The leaves are dropping because of heat stress.
Fall really is coming and the game trails are a little more evident now with trambled grass and coyote scat. There was enough scat at times that there were a few dances around the trail barriers. It was rumored that an upcoming movie may be entitled “Dances with Coyotes”.
I went on an additional hike yesterday and did see coyotes running openly. Today, during our hike, I heard a domestic dog being answered by the plaintive yips of the coyote crowd. As usual, the trails beckon with the promise of fun and adventure, but the words in the wind remind us to travel the trails with respect for the wild.
Until next time…..
Happy Trails, Marsha