Two Days, Two Walks, and a Bit of Autumn Magic 🍂
After a smoky, sweat-drenched hike yesterday, today felt like a gift. The air was cooler—plus 15°C in the morning, dipping to 10°C and climbing to a high of 20°C. A chiller day, and a welcome one.
Kim and I managed to get out for a walk together. That alone made the day feel lighter. She took the day off to get a cortisone shot in her elbow—something she was nervous about, but it turned out okay. Easier than a thumb injection, she said. She’s a trooper, no doubt.
Dixie was thrilled to have company besides just me. She was on a trail of smells, nose to the ground, tail wagging. A bird hopped by the path, but she barely noticed—too busy decoding the forest’s scent messages. It’s funny how she tunes into the world.
Kim snapped a photo of me and Dixie that genuinely impressed me. She didn’t even bring the camera she wanted, but still managed to capture something special. Her eye for composition is sharp, even when the gear isn’t ideal.
The autumn leaves are starting to show their colors down here, which means the mountains must be bursting with full-on foliage right now. That thought alone makes me want to plan another hike soon—maybe one with less smoke and more crisp air.
Two hikes in two days. Not bad, considering the air quality warning ⚠️. Usually, I don’t blog when I walk alone. But having Kim along made it feel worth sharing.
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