Climb every Mountain...ford every stream!!

After eating this:

...for dinner last night, it was important that we do this:

...to redeem ourselves.

"What are you doing?", you may ask...

Here, we are about to embark on a 5.2 mile hike over in Weldon Springs, MO.

...so we climbed a mountain (river bluffs count)

and we crossed a creek (which is definitely the same as fording a stream).

And let me tell you, it was good.

Here is a picture of the view about a mile in:

It felt so freeing to be outside for almost 2 hours, trekking up and down hills...stopping to appreciate the views...having good conversation.

I have spent the weekend trying to be outside as much as possible, and this experience delivered. It even got me thinking about taking up trail-running...which really intimidates me...but is a possibility.

About 3 miles in, we were wondering if we had made a wrong turn and some-how gotten onto the 8 mile trail...we pressed on and were very grateful when our suspicions were proven wrong...it turns out 5.2 miles is strenuous when you're not really a hiker...or trail runner.

We had a blast talking about plans for the future and being out in God's creation. It was both challenging and inspiring. We're hoping to go on more hikes in the future. They are too fun to pass up.

If you are interested in hikes in the St. Louis area click here; if you are somewhere else in the world you can click that link too.

Go enjoy your Sunday!!