Sometimes we go on "hikes" with the group and they turn into Allie style jaunts. This last hike came in number 2 on the scale of hikie-hikes we have done. (Number one was in the Negev desert, where we literally scaled cliffs and walked through, well, the desert) I loved it all though. I enjoy hiking, especially when I am not making the trail (My mom is guilty of this. Sometimes she would drag my ass up the mountain with some muttering about "deer trails" when in fact I saw poop,
but ain't no deer trail insight. Oh the good times)
but ain't no deer trail insight. Oh the good times)
This time of year is "spring" and yes, spring here includes the 80 degree day we just had. There is also the most water we will ever see in Israel at this time and it shows. We hiked, sometimes slid, down to a creek near our kibbutz and went along the creek trail. We walked in the water for a good portion and might of ruined my $19.99 Payless tennis shoes but I guess it's the price I pay to tromp through the creeks of Israel;)
It was worth it. I had a blast.
It was worth it. I had a blast.
I'm going to say again how my fear of bugs has gone from a 10 to a 3...maybe 4. I can casually brush them off of me and even fall asleep with a spider in the room. Huge steps my friends.
Gigantic, leaping, strides in my opinion.
Gigantic, leaping, strides in my opinion.
We finished our hike up hill on the "easy" trail. There are times I am proud of my stamina, and this was one of them. Was I breathing hard? Yes. Going to die? No. I kept thinking about a part of choreography I have to do where the phrase "If something comes up, it's good" keeps coming out my directors mouth. I am committed to keep that something in my stomach, thank you.
allie remember putting cups on the spiders and leaving them for your dad? Good times. :) sounds like you are having fun! Miss you!
ReplyDeleteSure do. They were gone for a week. Do you know how many cups that is covering dead spider carcasses?
ReplyDeletei want you to know that i read your blog!!! and when i lived in arizona for two summers i also was able to somehow cope with lizards in my shoes (literally), scorpions running across my floor, tarantulas and snakes. i'm sure if i saw any of the above mentioned in provo, i would freak. HA.
ReplyDeleteHail to the glitter!!
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