Adventures in the Wilderness

Some of our older friends (older as in age) piled us up in their car and took us out on an adventure yesterday. We had no idea where we were going when we took off, we just knew to bring food and comfortable shoes for walking, and to be ready to enjoy a day of beautiful creation!So farther and farther away from the big city we went...til we found ourselves riding through the countryside way up into the mountains.We finally got to our destination and set out on a hike...which turned into quite an adventure through the "wilderness."

What we thought was a small trek through the mountains turned into a 7 kilometer hike! But it was nothing but breath-taking sights and pure delight from beginning to end! Even though we did start getting a little delirious about hour 4 1/2! :)

Because we were following the path of the river through the mountains we had to cross the river several times...utilizing everything from swinging bridges, stepping stones, to planks supported by rubber tires!At one point we even went through a cave!Oh and don't worry...we took lots of little stops along the way to take a short rest...and to re-nourish! Nothing like gnawing on chicken feet, eating boiled eggs, and drinking pepsi while you're hiking (our friends packed these little treats).

And our friends taught us that there's only one way to cross a swinging bridge...run across it!!! So I gave it a whirl...

I just got to give thanks, not only for his glories, but also for renewed health...what a precious gift good health is!