Every Day

Its always good to be prepared for everything. I particularly pack to be prepared for being really, really cold. Or wet. I hate both of those things. Or hangry I guess, too. Nobody wants to be around me when Im that hungry. Todays weather was in the mid 40's, sunny and leftover snow on the ground. So, here is how I packed for my hike to Natural Bridge today: -An extra sweatshirt -A windbreaker (or rain jacket, however you look at it) -A cliff bar, a mojo bar, a nature valley bar, granola in the car, an apple. -Bottle of water -Camera -Small first aid kit -Two plastic bags for wet feet -Extra pair of wool socks -Sunglasses (Wasn't sunny when I left) -Various other things that are already in my backpack What I was wearing: -Fleece lined leggings and water resistant, Prana, outdoor pants -Fleece brushed long sleeve shirt, Marmot zip up, Colombia Fleece -Cheap gloves, scarf, hat, two pairs of wool socks So I get to the trail and its just up. Lots of stairs. Thats...

Im about a week into my Kentucky experience. Im still alive. Im very much in the middle of nowhere. Having Ty here helps SO much. The first week we were staying in a lodge about 20 minutes from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. It was beautiful there. It was a log cabin style hotel and we mostly had the place to ourselves. There was a full kitchen that we were able to use and breakfast was included. It was so nice to be able to leave the Zoo and go there every night.  Now we are staying in a cabin about 15 minutes from the Zoo. Its inside the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, at a place called Red River Gorgeous. Someone who is working with the Reptile Zoo was able to hook us up (one benefit of being here in the off season) so we have a two bedroom, two floor place with a kitchen. Tyler and I like to cook a lot. Because Ive been working, Ty has been doing a lot of the cooking and its great. He makes some pretty delicious food! (pasta last night, tacos toni...