Training at Independence Oaks

Training at Independence Oaks
7 weeks from today we hit the trail

Sunday, April 29, 2012

April 28. Low Gap. Nature sightings.

Good hike. After 15.9 miles, we are pooped. In our tent at 5:30 PM. Today we hiked next to a stream for many miles. Watching and listening to waterfalls was great. Took a long break at a place called Beauty Spot with an amazing view.

We saw an interesting turtle, a toad, and a huge turkey take flight. Along the way, we have had these little blue birds with white tail feathers fly out from near the trail right in front of our feet. We found out they were trying to distract us from their nest. Today we saw baby birds in a nest just hatched. Adorable!

2 comments:

  1. FLOWER: Are all the rhododendrons in bloom, or was that just a single one? The turtle is an Eastern Box turtle, probably a female, as the males are more muted in color, but same pattern (looked it up, of course). Envy you guys....

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  2. Glad you got to see the bird nest, that must have been awesome! I am sure Gravity was in heaven with all of that water! I wish I was still out there with you...Happy trails!

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