Again, the best way to end a week. Stopped at the Clark Trail. Hiking by 3:05. Sunset was to be at 4:39, just one minute earlier than on November 29. I knew from last time that it stay light for at least 45 minutes after sunset, so I was much more leisurely this time. Around 52 degrees, but not sunny so the air was brisk. Guess who I saw again? Nina and No Name; she'd played hooky from school and was wearing her cool hat from Turkey again. No Name had hurt his paw. As I hiked, it seemed misty through the trees, atmospheric. Snapped a few photos with the cell phone, ended my hike at about 5:00 p.m..Only one car left in the parking lot, most probably belonging to the man I saw hiking in just as I was exiting the trail. He had facial hair and a deep voice, and some kind of fancy hiking sticks/gear.
Oh yeah--right at the end of the trail, just after sunset, I came upon a deer that was standing in the path maybe six feet in front of me. If I'd been paying more attention, perhaps I would have gotten a photo. She hiked into the trees and was still . . . . .
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