Well, I didn’t go for a free-hike as I had hoped though I did manage a bit of clothing-free time before turning back for the return half of my 8 kilometre hike yesterday. The sun never did break through the thick cloud cover which cast a gloomy mood on the day. Despite the dreariness of the skies, I walked at a good pace until I met with mud on an old dirt road. At that point, I was forced to walk in the ditch to avoid the mud. It is too early for free hiking. There will be ample opportunities and time for long free hiking treks in the months ahead.
This morning, Easter morning, the sun is out though it is -8 Celsius. We are at home alone for Easter, something that is not typical. We usually have one or more of our children with their children home for the short holiday. When they are here, the tradition is that I make pancakes. Even though I was at home alone for the morning with my wife at work in the nursing home, I made a small batch of pancakes that will feed me for four days. I have planned this for a few days. It is a small thing, but even small things count in the big picture.