corridor

we went for a hike at frontenac park today. we decided to do a medium length hike and picked one that ranges between 4 to 6 hours. we packed some sandwiches and other necessities and headed out.

it was the perfect fall day. not too hot, not too cold. it was really fun.


there wasn't much wildlife, mostly snakes, birds, and chipmunks, but at one point a huge deer ran out in front of us and stood close by for quite a long time. it was amazing. it took some time for me to remember that out in nature (and not in a car on the highway) deers aren't dangerous.

brendan is a good fast walker. i'm a tardy walker. but we did really well at matching each other's speed. i actually increased my speed pretty well, compared to my usual pace. i often twisted my right ankle, and once had to stop to crack my toes, but brendan encouraged me as we went. i wanted to bring my ipod along for "emergency" but he wouldn't let me, he wanted to go technology free. so instead we chatted and walked in silence. i like that now that i've walked the inka trail i can remind myself that i am capable, and even when i'm tired and feeling finished i am capable of carrying on.

it was a great workout. i feel very good. i needed that for sure. we finished in 4.5 hours, which is what the park man said is the norm. we forgot the map in the car, so it was difficult to know how far we were, i was a little afraid we were really far from the finish. i mostly wanted to be home before sunset, or at least civil twilight. and we were. as we drove home there was a lovely sunset. it was a great day :)

how they play and play for that happy day.