Tuesday, October 25, 2011

day alone.....

Andrew and I both ended up doing our own things yesterday. He stayed around the trailer and read his new book....... a biography on Steve Jobs (can't wait to read it myself).

I used my day for exploring (and running).

Found a nice trail.

I was a little nervous because I didn't have any bear spray (was told that there were still some active black bear).

So I sang out loud and made as much noise as possible.

The trail was only about a mile long, so I headed off onto highway 288 (not as busy as most).


There wasn't a shoulder to run on. Had to jump off into ditch areas when cars came around. Sometimes I get really caught up in the scenery and I don't notice cars........... was startled a couple times.

Note to self: Must work on concentration skills.


I ended up covering a bit over 12 miles (felt good). Here in Northern Georgia, the roads seem to go uphill FOREVER. Too bad I am not training for anything....... cause I could be in awesome shape.

Spotted more horses......

After dinner, I played around with my photographs. I am enjoying my new hobby.

That's all for now.

Gotta run.

8 comments:

Big Daddy Diesel said...

Bears??

What is bear spray?

Unknown said...

Yup..... bears. I believe bear spray is the same as pepper spray.

Really one's best bet is to be in a group, and not be the slowest ;-) lol

Lisa said...

I have a canister of bear spray for our hikes in the White Mountains. And pepper spray while running. yep, a little paranoid :)

I can see why you might not be able concentrate on where you're running - the scenery you share w/ us is gorgeous :)

Fruit Fly said...

Bear spray is real?? I know me -- I'd be WANTING to see bears in the wild. Sounds like a lovely place to run!

Anonymous said...

You picture stories are awesome. I've been looking for bear spray, too, because I've run to black bears here. I think it would make me feel a bit more secure.

Unknown said...

Stephanie..... you can get bear spray at REI.

Judy A. said...

Glad to hear you and Andrew are enjoying the journey.Keep posting those pictures ...they are awesome...love the horse ones!!

Unknown said...

Hi Judy...... hope all is well :-D