Walk it out

Mission Peak reflecting off Quarry Lake 

With the rainy season approaching I have a small twinge of sadness. I do enjoy the rain, but I will miss my morning walks around Quarry Lakes here in Fremont. There is nothing like getting out in the morning air to start the day! I wanted to share some of the beautiful pictures that I took a few weeks back. Taking a morning walk not only allows me to refresh my mind and spirit but it gives me a chance to hang with my Mom. Seeing the sun come up over the Mission Peak is just a daily reminder that a new day is upon me.

Bright morning sun

To clarify  I don't wake up everyday whistling a tune as I skip out the door, and that is another reason why I walk. To get it ALL out, pounding down the trail one step at at time can be a real stress reliever. Stress is something that I think we all deal with on a daily basis. I could walk around my neighborhood to get it out but hey when you want to let there it all go there is nothing like belting it out over the open trail (not too loud don't want send out distress signals)

Mission Peak in the distance

 Many a mornings I think I have scared a the fishermen out there with my voice from across the lake. We have even befriended a few people out there and  there. This one jogger named Jim that always says, "Wow, Mom you're a great listener". (and yes, she is a great listener). Walking has definitely improved my quality of life and it is always great to get some daily exercise in, so when the fall/winter months roll in I will be hitting the gym in lieu of Quarry Lakes. But I'm really going to miss the view!