Well, part of the Kokosing Gap Trail. About three miles altogether. The whole trail is about 14 miles long and that's far more than I'm up for hiking.
It was a beautiful morning and Isaac and I had a lovely time.
He also got to take a quick dip in the Kokosing River to cool off and get a drink of water. He does love river water!
You know, Isaac and I have been doing a lot of hiking this summer. Or maybe walking is a more accurate word. Mostly on fairly flat, easy trails. I like walking in the woods, on the rugged, hilly trails, but those are harder for me. A small stumble can send my back into horrific muscle spasms that sometimes last for hours and hours. But on flat, easy trails, I can walk a long way. Three or four miles is easy for me. I have stamina. I have some strength. It feels good.
I hope Isaac and I can keep hiking some this winter. My fibro is getting worse as the weather is getting colder, I can already feel it happening. But I'm hoping if I dress warmly, we can still do some hikes even when it's cold. Maybe shorter hikes, if I'm in a lot of pain. But I hope I don't have to stop hiking for the winter. I think the exercise has been good for me, both physically and psychologically. And of course, Isaac loves it.
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