We had not been on a nature walk in a long time. As soon as we had taken just a few steps, we heard a slithering sound in the grass and sighted the dark ribbony figure slipping into the pond (thankfully a few good yards away from us). It reminded us that nature is not hibernating yet and we need to be careful. I am so thankful for dogs who always accompany us whenever we venture out and about.
Because of that and the rushing flood waters in the creek, we were not tempted to go far and deep. Still, even our short stroll gave us a number of pretty surprises.
We concluded our walk by picking up fallen branches to build a bonfire later.
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| "Mom, look - I am Samson!" |
