My First Hiking Adventure

Erik and I totally skipped our small group to go hiking yesterday. We had been inside for two days straight...and were itching to get out. I personally have NEVER been hiking. I mean where would I hike in Chicago? So Erik and I drove about 30 min to the beginning of the hike to the Horsetooth Falls. It was amazing! I had so much fun. Well at first I thought I was going to have an asthma attack. First of all, Erik and I aren't the most active people in the world...Second of all the air was thin and their was just a lot of nature going on. Once I got the hang of it (and Erik slowed down so I could keep up) we ended up having sooo much fun. We had really great converstaion and just kept stopping to stare down at the city and and stare up at the mountains. Then we went to and saw the Horsetooth falls! It was beautiful! I loved every second of it. We stayed their for a while and talked and kissed. Then I suddenly was overwhelmed by hunger. Erik and I started our hike back while we snacked. Suddenly the clouds couldn't hold on anymore and it began to rain. Since I was already feeling like nature woman, I decided to embrace the rain. We had to keep stopping because the trail was slippery and our shoes were too muddy and sticking to the ground...but totally fun! It was so much fun I wanted to stay longer. We left and went home and sat by the fire and watched a movie. It was a perfect day! I couldnt help but feel so much of God's peace and joy while we were hiking. It was just incredible and fun and beautiful. Here are some pics we took while we were hiking. Why haven't I hiked before...I feel like I have been missing out!