Thursday, August 25, 2016

A Beautiful Day For A Long Hike!

Hiked up to Dumont, CO with my Amy P yesterday. It's a 12 mile proposition there and back. We previously arranged to meet up with Amy's sister who lives in a mobile home just outside Dumont on the east side.

We needed to obtain her instructions on taking care of her diminutive Akita as she will be vacationing for a week. So, we'll be dog and house sitting commencing tomorrow through the week next to Saturday morning.

Amy has requested this week off from work to keep me out of trouble. If said request is denied I plan on walking back to Idaho Springs a few days during the week to walk Amy to work at Beau Jos in the morning as is my custom. 

It was a foggy, cool, rainy day--perfect for hiking. Along the way, I experienced the usual blistering on the heels of my feet but other than that it was a most enjoyable walk.

We packed a small box lunch of cheese/turkey sandwiches along with ice tea and ate our fare in the open space at the Philadelphia Mill about a mile outside Dumont. We splashed about in Clear Creek and examined the colorful flora and fauna along its scenic banks.

We followed Clear Creek west along the ever snaking Stanley Road all the way to Dumont. The drivers are almost always obliging and courteous as we hike on the opposing shoulder. It's the same with the bicyclists.

Just about every time I'm on the road hiking Pastor Bill Robertson of United Church is either flying downhill or going uphill on his bike. Yesterday was no different. His usual greeting to me as he jets past is "hello Reverend!"

Just as we we're entering Idaho Springs on our way back negotiating the water wheel trail a passing car hit a massive puddle sending torrents of filthy oily dirty water over the retaing wall drenching us to the bone!

We got home around 730pm and took badly needed showers. Then the Horner's and we watched "Back To The Future Part 2" for a lovely finale to the day.

Tomorrow, Amy and I will be headed back to Dumont to commence our dog sitting. I'm hoping my blisters will be somewhat healed by then. Amy P experienced no blistering and is always amazed when I announce breaks along the way. She's like the energizer bunny! Of course, it must be noted for the record that she carry's around a lot less weight too. Plus, the "Beast" decided it wanted to go on our little trip too! So, that added around 20 pounds.

All in all it was a fantastic day out on the road! And, Amy P and I are looking forward to many more such days in the future.

BR Schoenbein
Amy Pettit
August 25, 2016- Thursday

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