The roaring, churning wall of water was just to our right, but my focus was on the dogs' safety and my own as I navigated the wet rocks with my leg braces and awkward gait:
We took one last look at the top:
And then we began our journey back toward the car. The trail from the top of the falls to the parking area is handicapped accessible:
I stopped to admire a handsome patch of Partridgeberry. Our spring was so delayed that little else was growing yet:
The trail back was broad, level and easy. The dogs were worn out and their wild behavior at the beginning was by now calm and mild. When we got home, they curled up on their beds and slept for the rest of the afternoon:
The scenery was first class even if the Beech leaves were behind schedule this year:
And I was both happy and getting a sun tanned face:
It was a joy to have such well behaved dogs. If only they were so calm at the beginning of a hike:
They still stopped to investigate every smell, but even Jack was tired and reduced to a walk by this time. I signed out at the register and loaded the dogs up into the car for the journey home:
Those doggies are very lucky to be able to share an outing with you such as this. It looked like a lot of fun! From Ohio
ReplyDeleteThanks. I think they are pretty lucky dogs, leading a happy life.
DeleteI've been wanting to tell you throughout this 3 part series how much I enjoyed your walk, despite the suspense!, in terrain that reminds me of my old home in Muskoka. Seems you were just shy of blackfly season which made it all the more enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It sure is a beautiful place and we had it all to ourselves. Blackflies are now out in places, but they don't start biting until the morning chill is gone.
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