Our last day in Montana – for the moment – is one full of sunshine and soft spring breezes. What a difference from the beginning of the week. Instead of starting our hike right out the back door, I popped Nicholai into the car, stopped to fill the gas tank for our long drive tomorrow, and crossed town to Pattee Canyon. The canyon has a myriad of hiking trails, and for a sunny and warm day like today, lots of tall pines, shade, patches of snow, and icy pools.
We hit the trail – with about a dozen other folks, including mountain bikers, dog-walkers, and equestrians. After gray skies and wintery snow, people were clearly itching to get out. Plenty of trail options meant plenty of room for enjoying the nice afternoon, and Nicholai and I only met two horseback riders on our hike. A great bonus for Mr. Pickle on this jaunt was the pleasure of numerous freshly deposited piles of steaming horse-doo. So many wonderful applications for it – personal adornment, scent enhancement of course, and a quick afternoon snack – mmm-good.
Later today, I will climb the steep slope at home. After a week of stress and unpleasant news, I need a strenuous workout, while Nicholai can use a nap on the couch.
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