Hi all,
We had a straggling crew of 4 TOWNIES today, Jacque, Effie, Janice and Marsha, who were protected by the energetic Sheba, our Canine Protection Team. Sheba maintained energy throughout the hike while we two-legged hikers struggled with heat and humidity over our 4.1 mile hike following the creek bed. Our group today was small as the usual hiking group skipped with excuses of being out of state, recovering from surgery or recovering from COVID-19. They were talked about on the hike but with wishes for quick recoveries and safe travels. There was about 1.5 inches of rain in the greenbelt area this week which was enough to bring some fresh green growth and leaves that did not wither. There were no pools of water in the creek and the trail remained dusty. Yet, the rain did seem to bring forth blooms of the rain lilies and pretty little purple flowers, which we all felt was the botanical name of the pretty little purple flowers. We did see a blue heron bird but could not find the mysterious limpkin bird which is reported to be visiting from lands far away.
It was a nice but taxing hike for all, but Sheba.
Until next time….. Happy Trails, Marsha