Training at Independence Oaks

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

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

September 4...Moose

Got up in the dark so we could see moose at the pond. We stood and stared hoping for some luck. Nothing....let's hike.

EZ has started to have pain in his left knee. The trail was relatively easy today but atill hard on his knee. After 10 miles we stopped for lunch. I could tell he was really struggling by the body language. He is not as out with it as I am. It's 2:00 and we heard it was suppose to rain today. Along comes a man named Victor who tells us we are about to climb a difficult but beautiful mountain and they are calling for big rain tonight. He said we should wait until Thursday when it clears to hike it. EZ asked him if he was going to Rangeley and he said yes. An unexpected change of events once again.

We are staying at a B & B owned by Mr Sandy and Miss Barbara. It sits right on the lake and has a covered front porch to relax on in the rain it sits on some public property with tennis courts, a pond with a beach. I'd love to enjoy it here on a sunny day. This town is worth coming back to. Quaint and friendly.

We asked Sandy what the difference is between a pond and a lake. He said size. Most of these ponds are much bigger than our lake.

Sandy offered to take me out moose hunting. I was so excited. EZ connected with King of the Hill and some others at the local pub. Sandy drove me to a place where there was a momma moose with her little one. A few minutes later another set. It was great to be able to watch them for a while. I can't believe how long and thin their legs are. Their body seems so largely out of proportion to the rest of them. The little ones cute and awkward. I think God had a good chuckle when He created moose. What a treat. Thank you Sandy and Barbara!!

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