Although the skies were gray, seven happy hikers joined the parade down the snowmachine trail to Esten Lake boat launch. Along the way, one lonely bird chirped and we didn't even see it so we counted 0 - zero!! - wildlife sightings! However, the conversation kept us moving at a great pace ( contrary to the usual, in my experience ) and in a seeming blink of an eye, we had arrived so it was decided to push on a little farther. The return trip had it's own contrariness: conversation STOPPED when we stopped walking & ...the return trip felt LONGER than the going in! Despite the overcast day and a feeling that we did, indeed, get a bit of a workout, I think we all would agree that the time spent out in the fresh air with friends made for a PERFECT morning!
