The Wednesday Walkers didn’t let a little rain dampen their enthusiasm for a hike. Well, it didn’t for Scott and me. We are also the Hares for Monday’s Hash, so we took the opportunity to do a little scouting for our upcoming trail. We are anticipating it will be rainy, a pretty safe bet this time of year, so we are planning accordingly with a mostly flat and mostly paved hike of around 6K.
We walked through the Santa Monica subdivision and encountered a bit of flooding, but otherwise didn’t have any issues besides pulling out the umbrellas now and then. So we should be good to go come Monday.
Here’s how things looked out there:
This is what we did yesterday. Monday’s trail will begin and end at the VFW, so there will be some modifications to this route.Jamaica, one of the Snackbar gals, was open and gave us a cheerful greeting before we commenced our hike.And we are off! Scott is leading the way, and I’m following. With only two in the group, it wasn’t hard to keep track of everyone.The first cookie recipients on the day.Crossing the river to Subic.The muddy waters of the Matain river. At least, I hope that’s mud.How high’s the water, mama? Be prepared!These photos don’t take themselves, you know. I’m bad at attribution, but almost all the hiking photos I post here are from both Scott and me.Santa Monica has a history of flooding. I recall when I was house hunting prior to my move here, I mentioned to some expats that I’d seen a couple of nice places in this subdivision. DON’T DO IT! was the universal response.Hmm, it seems those rumors of flood control systems having been installed were unfounded.I’m standing on a speed bump. The water was ankle-deep in most places.But once your feet are wet, there is liberation from worrying about getting your feet wet.And so we plodded on.There were no issues with wading after we were back on the highway.The rice farmers love the rain, I reckon.Here is the shot of Easter mountain.Leaving San Isidro and coming into Santo Tomas. We won’t be going this way on Monday.A break in the rain, and we put the umbrellas away.Trash day.A veggie stand.There was something fishy about this place.Those fish ain’t gonna catch themselves.Keep trying, kid.Goodbye, Subic!At Kamto for lunch at the end of the hike.
My Wednesday night included a birthday party at Alley Cats, a pizza party at Hideaway Bar, and playing the role of DJ at Kamto. Oh, and lots of gin and soda. Not a bad way to pass the hours.
Rainy day people always seem to know when you're feeling blue
High stepping strutters who land in the gutters sometimes need one too
Take it or leave it, or try to believe it
If you've been down too long
Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside they just pass it on
4 thoughts on “Two rainy day people”
Jamaica, one of the Snackbar gals, was open and gave us a cheerful greeting before we commenced our hike.
Jamaica was open, was she? Heh.
I’d hate to walk in that much water. Better you than me!
Yes, that was inartfully worded. Although if Jamaica were open to it, I’d gladly send some “love” her way.
We will take an alternate route rather than send the Hashers through that lake. Unless Jesus comes, then he can walk on water.
Looking at a graph of rainfall in the PI, looks like it peak at the end of August and then drops off. Another six weeks of wet fun………..
Yeah, and then we have a few brief weeks where it is not overly warm or wet. I’m sure I’ll find something to complain about, though…
Jamaica, one of the Snackbar gals, was open and gave us a cheerful greeting before we commenced our hike.
Jamaica was open, was she? Heh.
I’d hate to walk in that much water. Better you than me!
Yes, that was inartfully worded. Although if Jamaica were open to it, I’d gladly send some “love” her way.
We will take an alternate route rather than send the Hashers through that lake. Unless Jesus comes, then he can walk on water.
Looking at a graph of rainfall in the PI, looks like it peak at the end of August and then drops off. Another six weeks of wet fun………..
Yeah, and then we have a few brief weeks where it is not overly warm or wet. I’m sure I’ll find something to complain about, though…