Morning walk

 

Let's just talk about the outdoors in general and how nice it is to be able to have the opportunity  to get outside and enjoy it. Arrived at the trail head at eight this morning and was greeted with a nice bird solo echoing across the lake. As my hike followed the well cleared path more music joined the chorus the deeper into the woods I wandered. The tree coved trail was dry but the exposed sections had a light dew glistening off of the decaying leaves. The hike was fast, I've a busy schedule today and many places to be; glad to start my day hiking!

Turtle

Frozen Snow

 

          The crunch of frozen snow is caution to an old man's guarded step. There is comfort in its grip as the boot dents the ice covered pathway. A careless slip could be life altering and the immediate fall would create an instant crisis. I tread confidently and purposefully, placing each foot securely on the day old snow. Hardwood trees are bare, evergreens are green and all snow has melted from their grasp. A wind carrying winter's refreshing taste of cleansing after the decay of Fall. I breathe deep, eyes water, snot collects in my mustache, cheeks burn red; cold air refreshes!

                      Short hike on a rare South Carolina freezing morning, I just 

       had to experience it for myself. 

        

                     

Good Morning

 

I think I have it figured out!