I was drafted to set the trail for our Wednesday Walkers group. I didn’t have any fresh ideas so I just resorted to doing My Bitch, then a descent into the valley, and around about on the GOVIC highway back to Barretto. A little over 8K all told, mostly flat. The only real “excitement” was attempting a new way down, losing the trail, then blazing our own until we reached a creekbed for easier going. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Anyway, it was not that big a deal. Well, Steve and Gary both fell on the trailless downhill and there were some red ant bites, but otherwise, it was all hunky-dory. Here are some photos:
Follow me!The largest turnout we’ve had in a while… A pleasant day for a hike..My Bitch is not particularly challenging… …which allows you to just enjoy the great outdoors.Resting up at 4 Corners…Picture time…I think it came out pretty well…Would you like some cookies, little girl? (yeah, that sounds f’d up. For the record, I only give out the sweets when a parent is there and approves)Scott getting a helping hand from Steve as he deals with a dropoff…This woman marching along the trail with those poles on her shoulder was pretty impressive.The mountain family’s house is another My Bitch landmark…The Old Man’s house used to be, but neither the man nor the house exists anymore.That part of the trail where there no longer was a trail. We all found our way down though.Thank you for keeping us safe, Mother Mary.Not sure what these are but they were in abundance.Almost down…At last, we are in the warm embrace of the valley.Back on pavement…Over the bridge we call #3.There is something familiar in this photo…Hiking the highway…Entering Santa Monica subdivision…And exciting onto the National Highway…What? You’ve never seen a dog being bathed on a tricycle alongside a major highway? Welcome to the Philippines!Chillaxin’ at Cheap Charlies after our not-so-challenging jaunt…
Relive it if you want:
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It was a nice hike and the highlight of an otherwise mundane day. More to come tomorrow!
2 thoughts on “Follow the leader”
Kudos on a successfully laid trail!
Regarding the previous post: you’re saying that the help shops with your money, right? Why aren’t they using their own money?
The deal initially was salary+room and board. To me, that means food that is cooked and consumed at home. Over time, I noticed them purchasing beauty and hygiene products as well, but let it go. Now it has gotten out of control and I acknowledge it is my fault for not being more diligent. Well, the gravy train is over. I’ll have them provide me a list of FOOD items they want each week. Everything else they can get up the street out of their own pocket…
Kudos on a successfully laid trail!
Regarding the previous post: you’re saying that the help shops with your money, right? Why aren’t they using their own money?
The deal initially was salary+room and board. To me, that means food that is cooked and consumed at home. Over time, I noticed them purchasing beauty and hygiene products as well, but let it go. Now it has gotten out of control and I acknowledge it is my fault for not being more diligent. Well, the gravy train is over. I’ll have them provide me a list of FOOD items they want each week. Everything else they can get up the street out of their own pocket…