Our lives have been full since our return but I guess there was nothing especially blog worthy. We have spent a lot of time with family, completed some annual medical checkups and begun reconnecting with friends. I have even tried playing pickle ball.
Yesterday was kinda nice, though. It was a sunny Sunday morning and there was no traffic as we drove up into the North Georgia mountains for a day hike on the Appalachian Trail. While meandering along a windy country road, I told Judy that my one wish was to see my favorite North American bird. Just about that time, a huge tom turkey flew right across the road in front of us, at windshield level. Wow - it’s a majestic bird standing in a field but that moment was breathtaking.
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| Internet photo - I'm not that quick! |
Having quickly met my one goal for the day, things just got better.
Heading southbound from Dick’s Creek Gap, one has a steady uphill march to the crest of Powell Mountain. Were we in shape? No way. Did we love huffing and puffing along - you bet. There was virtually nobody on the trail and the birds were singing their hearts out. We scared up a couple of snakes who seemed shocked to see any hikers that morning.
I got to see my favorite mountain shrub in bloom, a native azalea, as well as other beautiful plants.
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| Internet photo |
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| The last of this year's mountain laurel blooms |
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| The first of this year's rhodedendron blooms |
The good news about a long climb up is that you get a steady downhill stroll back to the truck.
We then drove to the lovely mountain village of Clayton for lunch with my old business partner, Scott and his wife, Anita. Our partnership lasted 22 years (a rare thing) and we are still good friends. It was fun to catch up and see their mountain home that Scott is totally remodeling by himself.
On the drive back I got texts and calls from my Dad, my sisters, kids and grandkids.
I'll close with a day late Happy Father's Day wish to all the other Dad's in the world.
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