First Feb 2025 blog post.
We took a spontaneous few days away, and the funny part is, that it was to go to see a waterfall area, and do some hiking. We were looking forward to some time with nature. Mother Nature did not cooperate however.
The weather on the day before we visited the falls, was 55°F, but raining. The day we drove to the falls, the weather dipped to 25°F and the water was frozen, so we never left the vehicle, never hiked, and I did not even take a photo, ha ha! We plan to go back when the water is flowing, and actually do some hiking.
The getaway was not a loss. We had no idea we'd visit two different apothecaries, and we also found two health stores. I was able to restock vitamin E oil, and castor oil.
Something funny to share. During our trip, we were taken on many back roads to get here and there. The gas station we stopped at to re-fuel, did not have a public restroom (and this was not on a country road either). We got back on the road and stopped at a Dollar General and this was the key to the restroom. I laughed all the way to the restroom, and laughed as I took the key back. I told the clerk "Thanks, ha ha ha ha! That made my day!!" What a chuckle to see a cat pooper scooper keychain. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
It cost us $40.00 for one new wiper. Ridiculous, but we were back in business to get home safely.
We are are re-fueled, as travel reduces any stress, and gives us renewed energy, giving us more motivation to achieve goals, and tackle "life."
The suitcase is unpacked, and it's back to life at home and work. More garden planning is underway, list making for home repair supplies continues to grow, and the weather is all over the map again.
The start of February begins, and I do not plan on wasting away any of the days. Clinking our coffee cups, in a toast to end morning procrastination (for me anyway).
Do you do any day or weekend trips involving nature during winter? It's a bit iffy in our parts, as weather is unpredictable. We are now heading into freezing rain weather, and a "weather alert" day as they all it. Spikes remain on my outdoor boots for now.
Waterfall/hiking Trip that turned Shopping © February 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart