Hello all,
We had a small hike today as many of the usual hikers were missing, either to parts unknown or recovering from injuries. I didn’t hurt them! We had one new hiker, LisaT who is also a new TOWNIE and started her TOWNIE career with a Sunday hike. She joined LisaS, Susie and Marsha along with the faithful canine companion Junko who was reported wanting to sue me for lack of rain and swimming holes. The youth of today and their desire to be so litigious in life is so disheartening.
We traveled a large loop today covering a nice 4.2 miles. It is not my favorite hike, but one that takes us by the back of Specs in case we need libations on the trail, although they are closed on Sundays. We were able to identify new plants for LisaT who hails from the great state of New Hampshire and moved to Texas in June. She reported what many of the Texans have known for years…… summers are hot. We did have “cooler” weather than norma,l but it was still humid leaving us sweating and counting the hours until the next cool front arrives.
Although we had a small group, we were able to have a nice pace and even nicer conversation as we shared upcoming events this week, like a 60th birthday, an adoption of a child, the promise of cool weather, etc. The miles traveled by quickly as our steps kicked up dust on the trail. Many plants are struggling with the lack of water leaving the wanderer seeing nature and it beauty in a different light and reminding us all that beauty for everyone exists all the time.
Until next time……
Happy Trails, Marsha