The Heat

Chillin' in the shade. No more shaggy fur!

        Today we hit the trail before the heat. Although we were hiking early, we were not alone. There were a few million mosquitoes looking for breakfast. With a shortage of hikers at that time of day, those mosquiteos were so glad to see us.

       Mount Rose is a friendly, short hike just right for a stretch, with plenty of time leftover for fetch, naps, tug-of-war and an evening stroll.



Breathless

Have you wondered what is next?

Have you thought of sharing a smile?

Have you noticed how a breeze can tickle?

Have you wondered about mysteries?

Have you thought how great it is to be alive?

Have you noticed how beautiful the world is?

Have you ever felt breathless from existing?

Volcano Dust

Cedars bough down to greet me

squirrles proclaim my passing

the trail is red

Deadfall tests my endurance

sunshine beats my body

the dust is red

Switchbacks rise to defeat me

my breath is short and fast

my fur is red

Summits are for seekers

the reward earned

my volcano is red

Murtle River, Pyramid Mountain Trail

Wells Gray Provincial Park