Hi all,
We had a rowdy group of 10 TOWNIES and 5 fearless dogs. Effie, a.k.a. Nanook, Jacque, Lisa, Kim, Carolyn, Debbie (back from surgery), Sarah, guests Marlena and her mother Glenda, and Marsha were joined by Junko, Bella, Abby, Sheba, and Patchy who was visiting at Camp Grandma.
Going down the big hill and entering into the woods I saw a quick movement in the woods that was reminiscent of a coyote shadow. The hikers were alerted and the dogs were told to beat on high alert. As we traveled downhill to complete our 4.1 mile hike, a noise continued to the west of us. It seemed to be following us and on occasion I could see a glimpse of movement. I am sure it was a Coyote as deer do not follow people. The dogs seem to be oblivious of it, so maybe it was a 10 foot squirrel that was following us. I will place my money on the coyote as there was a smell of musk and dirt that lingered.
We shorten the hike today as I needed to take a slower pace. The group was tearful about the lack of miles, but both Kim and Lisa were able to stoically hold the tears in check and not cry over the slower pace and the lack of hills. The other hikers were not a stoic and a few tears were shed.
Until next time.
Happy Trails, Marsha