let's go for a hike

Spring has sprung here in the Valley. We have enjoyed some beautiful weather that warranted long hikes.

I hike or walk with the dogs every day, but these hikes were unlike those in the past few months. Instead of bombing through the woods in order to get home, back inside our cozy house, we strolled. I took the time to notice the beauty around me, and to watch the dogs enjoying their time in their element.

One of my favorite sights on our hikes is that of my dogs leaping and bounding off the trail, into the woods. They weave in and out of the trees with such stealth...I marvel at their coordination and grace.

We are so fortunate to live where we do. There are multiple trail systems right out of our backyard so access to a hike is easy. And while a quick walk down the street is lovely in its own way, the option to hike is our family's preference.

It is my time to meditate, to decompress. We don't have to jump out of the way when a car comes by and doesn't slow. The ground is soft and forgiving under our feet and paws. It is quiet, and we are surrounded by the sounds of the earth.

This week I am off from teaching. I can't wait to get up in the morning knowing that we can hike at any point during the day. Knowing that I don't have to wait until 3:45 to heighten my senses and quiet my thoughts.

Should you and your doggers wanto to join us at some point, drop me a line. We'll be here.