Next Time I'll Bring My Machete, Oh & A Flashlight

Let me just start by saying I love hiking! It's one 

of my most favorite things to do!

My cousin Sarah was in town this past week and she loves nature as

much as I do. So of course, we went hiking while 

she was here. Karali and Trevor live at the base of the mountain, so we decided that we would hike up their 'backyard' and it was tons and tons of fun. 

First we went down a trail that lead to this old ruin type structure. I'm not

sure exactly what it is but it's pretty cool, except for all 

of the graffiti and stuff. We were able to explore it and then we went on our adventure up the mountain. 

We left for the hike at like 7 ish pm so we were able to see the sun set over the city and it was just absolutely gorgeous. Going up wasn't too hard, it was just coming down

that was kind of a challenge because of how 

steep it was. We were literally sliding down the mountain on our bums. 

We got many battle scars haha, but 

that's not the only reason why. We had to wade and smash our 

way through trees and underbrush, and we had to climb over huge boulders and stuff. 

I love doing this kind of stuff. It really is like an adventure

because you have to work and fight to get 

to where you are going 

and you have no idea what will be 

in your path. 

I know this sounds weird, but you know in some movies the characters are traveling through a thick jungle or something and they have to crawl under bushes or 

use their knife to break through the 

vines and branches just to walk through? Well, I've kind of always wanted to do that. 

Just be in nature breaking my way through to an 

opening. And I was able to on this hike; obviously I didn't have a machete or 

anything so I just used my hands and feet!

Yeah, we went through that. It was the only path. It was funny though because

it was almost like the branches 

were grabbing us and not letting go. I got snagged on my 

clothes and shoelaces and literally got stuck in 

the shrubbery. Anyway, you get the point, it was a very 

adventurous hike with my wonderful cousin Sarah and we got to see the sunset!

 

While the hike was awesome and beautiful and all,

we had to go home in the dark which

was kinda scary. We couldn't really see where we were going and 

we had the same obstacles on the way down as we did on the way up. Shrubbery and long stretches of boulders that we had to crawl over. We eventually made it home safely with 

nothing more that scratches and BIG

bruises. But it was so worth it :) As you can see from the pix.

 

 

We were so blessed with protection from the

wildlife too. We didn't run into any cougars, bears, deer, or rattle snakes. 

Thankfully!

I'd love to do it again, but next time I'm bringing my 

machete and a flashlight! :)

 

Thanks for coming with me Sarah-bear! I love ya!