It’s my first hiking pic of the season! My interpretation of the sunrise as I got out on the trail, called “Burn Away the Night.”
It’s been gorgeous out on the trail the last few days. The forest is alive with its new layer of green and birdsong, and sweet spring scents. I’m getting to know it again. Reminded of the pleasures to all of my senses.
And my body has been reminding me too… I haven’t done much of anything all winter long, and there is payment for that. From zero to a few miles of hiking a day means I’m tired and sore. Every year in the spring I curse myself for my winter inactivity, saying I should figure out how to keep this up year round. And every year, here I am in the spring, tired and sore as I get myself back into hiking shape. Ow.
This morning, there will be no hiking. I woke up to pouring rain. Between that and my aching body, I think I’ll take it easy today. I’ll enjoy a cup of tea and work on some art, pretending it’s still winter for one more day.
Hopefully the weather and the aches will clear up soon. Now that I’ve got a taste of the trails, I’ve got a whole season of hiking to get going on.
(Update: About an hour after I posted this, the rain lightened and my body warmed up, so I went out for a hike anyway. The rainy forest smelled great!)
I went for my first hike of the season yesterday. It was unusually warm but with a chilly breeze off the ocean, and the salty air smelled delicious. Walking a couple of miles while “wearing” my Nikon left me with some unaccustomed aches, too. I’m looking forward to spending enough time outdoors to get those kinks worked out!
Sounds wonderful! And I’m happy to report, no soreness a week later! How about you?
Great post. I live in the woods, and “Burn Away the Night, your photo reminds me of the night sky on Saturday, when the forest fire began on the ridge. It made its way close to our neck of the woods, but those wonderful firefighters, and thank goodness a little rain, has helped to contain it, though still not completely out. Over 2000 acres have burned. My night view looks very much like your shot here! Really great image, Kat. Thanks for sharing!
I was thinking of a sunrise, but you are right, it looks like a forest fire at night! I’m so glad the fire is contained and you are all ok!