John and I were out hiking a few days after Christmas and he looked over at me and said, "Mer, when I married you twenty-some-odd years ago, I never really pictured the two of us out hiking together". It's true. I have come a long way. Living in this beautiful, temperate place without too many snakes or mosquitos or humidity has certainly helped grow my appreciation of the outdoors!
We've had some really gorgeous days this month and I'm trying to milk them for all they're worth so I've been hiking every time I get a chance. If I'm honest it's partly because I got new hiking shoes for Christmas and I love wearing them! I came home from a hike with friends in early January that involved some rock climbing and when I saw a gash in the smooth leather of my new shoes it made me smile with pride. I don't want my hiking shoes to look perfect. I want them to bear evidence of every single mile of rugged terrain they've traversed.
Here are a few pics that I've taken with my phone while out...
There is no blue quite like the blue sky in Colorado!
LOVED finding this tree still decorated in early January! LOVE that someone thought to brighten the trail with festive decorations too! So fun. And I also LOVE these two girls
Most of the trails around here are still pretty snowpacked and icy requiring me to wear trax (those things are AWESOME!)
7 comments:
You truly without a doubt live in one of the most beautiful places EVER. It's definitely God's country!!! :)
I am so jealous that I hardly have words. I love to hike,too. But a foot of icy snow and pouring rain are not condusive to great hikes. I took the dogs out anyway yesterday determined to get some time on the trail. My bad. I broke through the icy surface every couple steps and almost drowned. At least the dogs had fun. I'll have to try the TRAX. Enjoy the hikes and think of those of us who envy you!
I LOVE where we live, too! I think I know where a couple of those pics are from - UVP and Spruce Mt????
If the little tree is in UVP, it gets itself decorated by special someones every Christmas! :-)
Beautiful! I'm a little jealous of your ability to get outside. Maybe if I had someone to hike with and such a beautiful place to hike I would get out more.
I loved your comment, "if God ever moves us away from Colorado, I will leave knowing that I made the most of my time here." That's what we should all be doing!
In total agreement here! I wouldn't trade living in CO for anything, I'm so glad we're home!
So beautiful!
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