During the last few weeks we were forced to cut short our hikes because of the rain and snow, but this week, we conquered a proud 8 miles with a more robust pace then usual. It will be with a breadth of fresh air and the smell of spring that will dampen our memory of the winter weather and allow us to stretch out our legs in defiance of the slippery ice and snow.
Hence forth... spring and summer will awaken our spirits and help us to run the blood through our veins in celebration!
We welcome the first day of Spring.
This week, Deb and Sof had a hand in picking the wider trails of the Pachaug, and with that, we began our day in earnest. We all met at about 9am at the Porter Pond camping area and we headed west on Cedar Swamp Rd, a Sofee trail if there ever was one. Then we were onward towards Dawley Pond and over the double log walking bridge which crosses the dam at Great Meadow Pond. We stopped there and snapped some pictures and continued on. Eventually we did our loop-d-loop at the intersection of Shetucket Turnpick and Pachaug Trail, took a short water break, and headed back.
We ate lunch at MVP's (with Sof in rare form, which we all so much enjoyed) and afterwards we had our festive Starbucks latte's in Montville. Dinner that evening was also in celebration with Sof and Rob's wedding anniversary in mind with Bob and Jody capping off our evening. A long and glorious day!
See everyone next week.
Joe
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