Great day for a hike.

To celebrate my birthday in this weird year, my daughter, son, and future daughter-in-law went hiking. Thousands of other people joined us. I don't like being around a lot of people, even when it isn't COVID season.  But during that day, it didn't annoy me a bit.  

There are a couple reasons why the hordes didn't bother me. One reason is because the hike was insanely beautiful! It is hard to be around that much natural beauty and be annoyed. Another reason is because that was the first time around more than a few people in several months and we weren't all that close together. It's a forest and there is acres of space to roam.  

I wonder what it would have been like to be the first person to ever lay eyes on these beautiful falls, the natural pools, and the caves! Sitting at my computer for all these months, it is easy to forget that there is such beauty out there. 

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