I love seeing this quilt in my house and try and use that mantra Rise and Shine. It has been getting harder and harder, getting to work, keeping a smile on my face.
I had planned a couple of months ago a girls backpacking trip  and since our recent pandemic threw a wrench in that I thought I'd take hubby someplace fairly nearby. We both have needed a mental respite from work and the news. 

Well, uh, it is still a bit early for anyplace with fair elevation. But we forged ahead!
This was many parts of the trail ...

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