This past week we had a day with Carolyn's sister, Lisa, in her field out on the peninsula in Western WA. Some folks know a lot about this town, though they've never been there, due to a series of books that supposedly take place there--Forks, WA. Anyway, we were out on a horse farm/bed and breakfast there so we spent part of the day on horseback. It was a great time together. Above, I'm on Taz. He is an old horse now so I can even ride him! He was wild in his youth and, yes, his name is from "the Tazmanian Devil." The man who owns the property rode him for many years and even got bucked off at least once. Now he's a great mountain horse--he can handle anything, a true gentleman.
Finally! All saddled up. Sharry (our hostess) is on Paddy, then me on Taz, Lisa on Truffles, Carolyn on Star, and Brenda on stubborn ol' Bella. Off we go!
Along the trail through dense forest--rainforest style! It was an absolutely beautiful, if a little damp, day. The vine maple was intensely gold, orange in some places, and the moss on the trees was beautiful. Wish you could have gone along.
The trail ended in a clear-cutting operation so we wandered through the mess to find a view. This picture doesn't really do the beauty around us justice but WE enjoyed it immensely. Taz lead the way back with great enthusiasm--guess the barn was working it's usual magic. :)
Yes, we did return to our field in time for our Wednesday gospel meeting--refreshed and invigorated from our "sister time" in the woods. We're so thankful for the many privileges we find along the way.
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