I'll be the first to admit that hike up the road - with all its boulders and holes - was not my happy place.
But you know what? It lead us to the most beautiful little valley, dotted with campers, hikers and fishermen enjoying a Saturday under the patchy sky, surrounded by flowers.
I loved that watery byways crossed the trail and tested our gear.
I loved that Maddie (Sue's dog) was stupid-happy to be spying squirrels and chipmunks... but mostly just to be included.
And I loved picnicking on a rock over a lake, the sound of gushing waterfalls nearby.
And that road that we went back down? Turns out it's amazing training for uneven surfaces and downhill stability practice. Perhaps just what I needed.
The universe provides!
