Happy Veteran's Day!
I first wanted to thank the Vets out there for their dedication, sacrifices, and bravery for their duty in the service. My complete respect goes out to each of you and your families.
I celebrated my day off by hiking at Mt. Lemmon. I found myself a bit above 7,000 feet and a wonderful little trail-head called Butterfly Trail I quickly found out by talking to people in passing that an airplane crashed somewhere along the path
though I didn't see the wreckage. I'll have to hit the site I just linked the next time I go out to take some interesting pictures.
A breeze blew through the mountains almost continuously, not only did it cool my damp shirt, but it also brought scents of memories from my times spent camping in California. Just like my previous hike, the views were serene with the only sounds coming from the rattle of leaves as the wind blew them off of trees and they fell like large snowflakes on the ground around me. Colors exploded everywhere, and as I looked around the trail this hike quickly became my favorite so far.
The hike was mostly down-hill and then a difficult up-hill walk when I finally decided the sun was getting too low for my comfort being my first time on the trail. This trip also marks the first time I brought my gun along. Although late in the season, there are bears and other wild animals about. Since I've been hiking alone I needed a little insurance.
Flickr shots of my adventure
Following my trip, I swung by El Charro and had a nice dinner. Now I'll retire for the evening and watch G.I. Joe in celebration of our troops. I hope everyone else had a great day as well.
I celebrated my day off by hiking at Mt. Lemmon. I found myself a bit above 7,000 feet and a wonderful little trail-head called Butterfly Trail I quickly found out by talking to people in passing that an airplane crashed somewhere along the path
though I didn't see the wreckage. I'll have to hit the site I just linked the next time I go out to take some interesting pictures.
A breeze blew through the mountains almost continuously, not only did it cool my damp shirt, but it also brought scents of memories from my times spent camping in California. Just like my previous hike, the views were serene with the only sounds coming from the rattle of leaves as the wind blew them off of trees and they fell like large snowflakes on the ground around me. Colors exploded everywhere, and as I looked around the trail this hike quickly became my favorite so far.
The hike was mostly down-hill and then a difficult up-hill walk when I finally decided the sun was getting too low for my comfort being my first time on the trail. This trip also marks the first time I brought my gun along. Although late in the season, there are bears and other wild animals about. Since I've been hiking alone I needed a little insurance.
Flickr shots of my adventure
Following my trip, I swung by El Charro and had a nice dinner. Now I'll retire for the evening and watch G.I. Joe in celebration of our troops. I hope everyone else had a great day as well.
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