Bitter cold registering at or below zero for much of the days, which we conquered and enjoyed by wearing layers of gear. Incredibly cold, but crisp, clear and gorgeous...
Eric and I both adjusting to a trip with Bismark in tow---Eric simply needing to have a moment to realize that Biz would not be a bother and I needing a moment to acknowledge then release the sentiments that having Biz sleep in bed brought up from my past...
A sketchy little, no-frills motel that put no restrictions on Biz and cost hardly anything. Some may have balked...for us, it couldn't have been more perfect.
A sunset hike up to a wooded lake with my boys... micro-spikes are incredible, being outdoors in the winter is priceless.
Starting the day on two mornings with oatmeal with bananas and raisins and fresh ground, fresh brewed coffee at Country Bear, a quaint little cafe. Ending two days of glorious outings with delicious dinner, wine and $2 draughts at Dancing Bear... why look for something different when you've found something good?
Driving through the winding mountain pass with no headlights and sitting road-side cloud watching at night, both made possible by the light of a glowing full moon.
Sleeping warmly, curled up with my fella, feeling truly tired after days spent outdoors.
A full day of skiing, and truly enjoying myself, despite feeling nervous and sore at times coupled with sub-zero temperatures...awesome.
Walking through a veritable blizzard to re-con a growler of local beer...
A 8+mile round trip trek in the snow to the foot of White Face...we may not have summited but the walk was worth it.
The long weekend was spectacular in so many ways. Though it's good to be home, getting away was a good reminder of things we need to make priorities. Getting home is both comfortable and unnerving as it was so easy to get away and truly be away--body and mind. Now that I'm back it will take a couple days to get my head back on...a lot of processing going on in my head.
Monday, February 1, 2010
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