Yes, we know.. It's been a while since our last post. Whoops. Better late than never!!
As the weather starts to warm up, the urge and desire to spend every waking moment outside becomes stronger.. well, in most of us it does. Anyway. Yesterday was the annual "Made In Dundas" event and it went over splendidly, though a tad bit warmer than I had hoped. Esther and I always enjoy dressing up for events, so, naturally, we dressed up for the day. Esther in a 1770's lower class English outfit while I was in a 1760's Scottish peasant outfit (all 9yards of kilt/Arisaid and all). It was wonderful and as we started setting up and were in the sun it became apparent that maybe 9yards of wool on top of a full-length cotton skirt and top may not have been the best idea. However, the many compliments and enthusiasm from many people at the event made it worth while. Rest assured that much water was consumed as well as much time spent in the shade; though a bedtime of 8:30 and asleep by 9 was my night)
Today I woke up with a weird kink in my neck and still a bit tired from yesterdays excitement when I suddenly had the urge to be outside yet again. The sun was shining bright and beautiful and I could almost hear the great outdoors calling my name. An hour or so after this grand urge overtook me, Esther and I were on our way to a hiking trail near Dundas called The Bruce Trail. (BEAUTIFUL trail!) We started at Sherman falls and walked the 1.5ish km to Tiffany falls down a path and through many an inchworm threads. When we had started our hike it was quite warm out and by the time we got half a km from Sherman falls it was very clear that today was a rather warm day to be outside. Though, while by the falls, there was a nice breeze and cool water to play in. While walking down the path between the falls the temperature was different around our ankles than the temperature above our knees; by at least a few degrees. It was rather odd, yet neat at the same time. The wild flowers and small trickling streams gave pause to our hike. Such beauty and variety of colours deserves a moment of fascination and wonderment. We came across quite a few beautiful butterflies on our hike and I am reminded of the goodness of our God. While hiking through the cooler trail I was reminded of the creativity and love that went into everything from great cliffs and waterfalls to even the smallest of wildflowers.
On the way back from Tiffany's falls the ups and downs of the trail got a bit daunting as the heat was getting to us and we had failed to bring any water with us. As we came out from the cover of the trees into the sun beating down on the black pavement it was like coming out of the frying pan and into the fire. The breeze through the car as we drove down the road with the windows open was wonderful. Over all, a wonderful weekend spent in the great outdoors as well as in our nice cold Hobbit Hole. I can only imagine what kind of heat the summer has to offer this year! I am sure many more hikes in this unforeseen heat are yet to be had; all the better to get back into shape!
~EV
