Well, we did it! Our very first hike of the season and what a wonderful day to have it - the weather was perfect. Not a cloud in the sky, breezy - what more could a hikin' gal ask for?Although the hike team may change locations every week there is always one similarity between the previous hike: meeting at the trail head at 8am. This way as we increase our distances, length of hikes throughout the season, we'll be starting at the same time. Even if we do an 8 hour hike by the end of the Summer, we'll be finished at 4 pm with the rest of the evening free! Waking up early in the morning is not new to me; I like to get up every morning and go for an hour long jog around the neighborhood. So getting up in time to arrive at the trail head at 8am was no problem for me; but there were a few late arrivals. It's okay! We understand!
After our initial group meeting, we finally hit the trail at around 8:45am. Problem was that I had to leave to go to a bat mitzvah! I was on the trail for 5 minutes, sadly, before I had to turn back and head home to change. Even though I knew I wouldn't be able to do the whole hike with the team, I still wanted to be there for the first meeting and I was very glad that I went.
After attending the bat mitzvah (so proud of you, Jessie, honey!) and a luncheon after the service, my partner Derek and I raced home to change and make our way to Tilden Park. Today I got to test my new gear: my sun hat, my new boots, and my fancy Osprey hydration pack (Ooooo0o0o0oh!). With my Team in Training shirt and gear, I looked like a pro. And so began our 2 hour out-and-back hike on Nimitz Way in Tilden Park.
Here are a few photos of the hike, enjoy!
wow! Sam, I am really proud of you for going back to Tilden and completing your 2-hr hike. That's the way to do it. When we first met I told you that you have character, this, once more tells me that you do. Hike on!
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