Short day hiking, taking it easy on our bodies. Hiked up and down "10 Mile Hill" about 1000 ft elevation. Staying at a lean-to or campsite nearby - both are nice. Took a "bath" here, where the housatanic and 10 Mile River meet. Chilly at first but nice and clean. Feels good to get all the sweat, sunscreen and bug spray off. Might walk to a gas station nearby tonight and get some beers. Chad has had 2 ticks: one on his arm last night, and 1 on his hand today. We will be using more DEET, we meet lots of hikers who have had lyme disease.
No worries about bear, poisonous snake or crazy folk, it's the deer ticks you have to watch out for! The farther away from NY and CT, the less lyme disease. Vermont and NH way better. Stay safe out there and enjoy. Glad you could visit. Aunt Alison
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetie ! I hope there is something about you that the ticks don't like !! It is family reunion day(in 10 hours)...you will be missed ! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteHave you been able to do the honors of plucking any tics off anyone?
ReplyDeleteI did tweeze one from Chad's arm!
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