Sunday, January 8, 2012
When I reached the top of Sinking Creek Mountain, this is the vista that awaited me from the power line clearing.
By the time I was back down in the valley and crossing to the other side, the weather was warm, still sunny, and still calm – ideal for walking the rural pasture land. I really enjoy these pasture walks, perhaps because they’re so rare compared to the miles of woodland trekking.
Finally by mid-afternoon I reached Kelly Knob on the other side of the valley, where I turned around for the day. Cloud had moved in by then. Here’s the view.
There on Kelly Knob I had a nice conversation with four young ladies, all Veterinary Students at Virginia Tech in nearby Blacksburg. They were out enjoying their last day of ‘freedom’ before classes begin tomorrow. I asked them if anything interesting was going on in town this coming week. Nothing … except … well, you’re doing it – it seems Virginia Tech is a place you go if you like to hike!!!
Yes, I noticed the telephone line after staring at the tree for a few moments. Lovely pictures, please show one of the sun rising or setting…