Hike in the Mountains

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Hike in the Mountains

July 16, 2013 by adaisygarden

We have been up in the mountains and after several days of rain, the sun has finally made an appearance!

It was too pretty outside to stay indoors so we decided to go on one of the hiking trails close by…I just didn’t realize it was one of the ones marked “strenuous” on the map I’d left back at the cabin.

After my initial shock, and following close to my husband, I felt better and actually enjoyed it very much!

Here are just a few snapshots from our hike…

One of the many “little falls” we came to as we crossed the creek several times throughout the hike.

This little bridge was so pretty, with the sound of the waterfalls underneath and the coolness of the woods all around us… We wished for a hammock to stop and take a nap (at least I did!).

We are taking some time off to rest and “recharge our batteries”. The place we’re staying has no TV, no Internet, not even a radio. To get signal for phone calls to our kids and our parents we have to drive down the mountain and go to the nearest town which is not far.
To some of you this may sound ridiculous, while to others it may sound absolutely wonderful… For us it was the latter, and so here we are.

Don’t wait to feel overwhelmed…
Get away and rest now…
It’s worth it!

Happy trails,
Love to you all,
Daisy

Posted in Photography, Travel | Tagged hiking, Mountains, photography, Travel | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on July 16, 2013 at 3:34 pm | Reply quilt32

It all looks so beautiful and peaceful.
Lillian
- on July 16, 2013 at 3:45 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Yes, it was, Lillian! I’ll probably post some more photos I took along the way. We’ve been on two different hikes since then, and today we went on a photo drive. I love lookiing at the country settings while waving at friendly folks out taking care of their yard or just enjoying the sunshine.
on July 16, 2013 at 8:12 pm | Reply Debbie

What a beautiful thing to do! And place to go! God bless you and your time there!
- on July 17, 2013 at 12:07 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you so much! We are enjoying it!
on July 17, 2013 at 1:31 am | Reply melodylowes

Sometimes in order to recharge, you need to get out into the places that are still quiet and natural, and soak in some mountain air! Enjoy!
- on July 17, 2013 at 12:11 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  You are so right. We actually thought about staying home in order to save money but there’s something about getting away that we find we can rest easier.
  - on July 17, 2013 at 11:09 pm melodylowes
    
    How true! There is no short-cut for the total relaxation that comes from getting away. We all need that, from time to time!
on July 19, 2013 at 2:31 pm | Reply thejoyofcaking

I forget how rewarding a good hike can make me feel. Maybe it’s because I don’t take them nearly as often as I should. Beautiful pics!
- on July 19, 2013 at 2:35 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  I guess I enjoy a hike so much more than just exercising because I’m so busy looking at the beautiful surroundings that I don’t focus so much on the pain in my calves. 🙂
on July 28, 2013 at 11:08 pm | Reply Sheryl

What a lovely place to hike!
on July 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm | Reply Rhonda Sittig

This looks so so beautiful. Deciduous forest is my favorite place–love hiking, love streams and the sounds they make. I guess I should just say thanks for letting us take a peek at your time away. I would love to be in that very same place!
on July 31, 2013 at 9:13 am | Reply Linda

These pictures are so beautiful…they make me feel wonderfully relaxed…a wish I could be there moment. Daisy, God has blessed you with a special talent/gift for photography and words…have you ever thought of writing a book?
on August 14, 2013 at 6:05 pm | Reply Charis Psallo

I love this! So refreshing!