Last day of the long weekend and I managed to get in a hike with my swim and trail buddy Tema and her wonder dog Lucy. For lack of time and a better idea, we did the Mulholland-Mandeville-Garden Land - San Vicente loop again. It's a perfect hike when you only have a couple of hours and want a cardio challenge without killing yourself: Close by, varied terrain, and dog friendly. Lucy is a recent rescue lab mix from Kern county, and is turning into a great hiking companion.
The marine layer never lifted, so our walk was cool and misty the whole way. Tema and I chatted throughout the 5+ mile loop, and were back at the car before we knew it. If we walked 5 miles, Lucy must have done 10, scaling steep cliffs in her non-stop traverses.
As we drove back, Tema and I agreed that we have to get in a hike every weekend between now and August 22nd, when we return to the Yosemite High Country for our 2nd annual Old Ladies Gone Wild week in the wilderness. Long story, but suffice it to day that it's a not-so-secret society in which Zoe is an honorary member.
You've got to watch out for those Old Ladies when they're on the loose! You can recognize them from their mosquito netting headgear and matching REI shirts.
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