On my hike last Saturday, I encountered quite a variety of scenery – mountain, forest, reservoir, and green fields like this. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Tag: Adventure
Photo of the Day! – On the Ledge
Of the entire hike along the Sardine Peak Loop this past Saturday, this view has to be one of my favorite views of all time. Continue reading “Photo of the Day! – On the Ledge”
Which Way Back to Snowbasin?
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I went on another hiking adventure. Continue reading “Which Way Back to Snowbasin?”
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Trip
Do you know the best part of going on a hiking trip? Continue reading “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Trip”
Which Way to Flag Rock?
I mentioned in a previous post I went hiking like Saturday – the one where I slipped three times.
Continue reading “Which Way to Flag Rock?”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – H for Hiking Trails
I have been thinking about going on a hike lately. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – H for Hiking Trails”
Trees- Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
I have been thinking about my hike up Indian Canyon last year and wonder if it’s time to do it again this year. Continue reading “Trees- Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge”
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Hills
This is my first time participating in this challenge. I’ve been eyeing to participate but I always ended up procrastinating. Anyway, this week’s topic is hills and there are plenty of them in this picture.
This was from my hike up Indian Trail last spring. How I wish the weather is like this at the moment.
#WeekendCoffeeShare: For Now
Good Saturday morning! Thank you for joining me. Let’s get some drinks! Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: For Now”
Which Way to Frary Peak?
It was a beautiful day Sunday, the most beautiful weather last week, I think. In perfect timing, my hiking Meetup group announced a Sunday hike up Frary Peak which is the highest point on Antelope Island. If you follow my posts, you’d know I’ve been to Antelope Island multiple times. This island is always the first spot my mom would bring our guests. So when I learned of this hiking expedition, I was like, “there are hiking trails on Antelope Island?”
I got up early on Sunday morning, excited to go hiking. It’s my first hike since returning from China, so of course I’m excited and it gets me out of the house. It was also the first time to test the strength in my legs because they had felt different lately like stronger.
At around 10 am, I met up with the group and started toward the trail head. When I got out of the car and looked up at the path, I looked up at the steep path and thought, “What the heck have I gotten myself into?” However, I began muttering beneath my breath, “You can do this, you can do this.” Next thing I knew, I was almost at the top of this path.
When I turned the corner and saw this sign, I was in shock. 23% grade? I just hiked up a 23% grade path? Wow! The steepest I’ve ever walked was 10% on my treadmill. I know now I can do it.
However, as we ascended and the path became slightly rocky, it became more difficult. My need for rest grew and on some parts of the trail, I ended up resting more than ten minutes before continuing.
The trail was windy at times, so windy I felt like I was going to be blown away. However, after about four hours of hiking and resting, we finally made it to the radio tower which about 0.2 miles from the peak. I was so happy to see this trail marker, signifying we’ve hiked three miles along the Frary Peak trail. At that moment, I wanted to stop and go home and make myself something sweet. I simply couldn’t walk anymore ascending paths. The radio tower is a good place to stop. Until next time.
Which Way in Hong Kong?
When I went to Hong Kong more than a week ago, my aunt decided to take me up to Victoria Peak. Continue reading “Which Way in Hong Kong?”
Which Way in Macau?
Which Way to Pick Figs and Grapes?
On my first Sunday in China, my aunt invited me to pick figs and black grapes on a farm about 30 minutes from the city. After spending the first few days in the city, I was all too happy to leave it even if it’s only for a few hours. After living in the U.S. suburbs for more than half of my life, I am no longer used to the city even though when I left my hometown, it was technically still a suburb.
Anyway, I didn’t really have any desires to pick figs. I couldn’t even tell whether they were ripe. You can tell I’ve never seen or eaten freshly picked figs, right? The only figs I’ve eaten were dried ones. So while everyone else went searching for figs, I spent the time wandering among the aisles of figs and took pictures.
After a few moments, I heard my aunt ask, “Where is everyone?”
My other aunt replied, “They must had gone to pick grapes.”
Before I could take another picture, they went dashing toward the other direction. “Wait!” I shouted but they didn’t hear me. So holding my camera in my hand, I went running after them.
The area where the grapes are planted was slightly different than the place where the figs are planted. Instead of flat ground, there was a muddy trench in the middle and unless you wanted to get your shoes dirty, don’t step in the trench.
This trench is considered dry and thank goodness because by this point, my legs were exhausted from walking spread-eagled.
As we exited the grape area, I gave the corridor one last look – left goes to the figs, right to the grapes – as my aunts went to pay for the figs and grapes they picked while my uncle and his dad found a table to sit down for a cup of fig tea. It was a good Sunday.
Which Way to Canyon Hollow?
Last Sunday, I went hiking up the Canyon Hollow Trail. Continue reading “Which Way to Canyon Hollow?”
Photo of the Day!
I am picking this photo for my final Photo of the Day 2017 because I love nature and this scenery, in my opinion, is beautiful. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
Here’s another one of my favorite photos. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Textures
As of yesterday, I completed my first day of moving into the new house. Continue reading “Textures”
Waterfalls
I love waterfalls. Continue reading “Waterfalls”
Photo of the Day!
Scenery Along the Exercise Trail
Last Monday, the day before Independence Day, beneath the near 100-degree sun, my mom, aunt, and I took a fast-paced 2-mile stroll along the exercise trail at the air force base. Continue reading “Scenery Along the Exercise Trail”
Photo of the Day!
Thought of the Day #6
A Photo a Week Challenge: Dark Green
Since I’m done with school, I can participate in more challenges. This is my first time joining this challenge. I hope you enjoy my selection. Continue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Dark Green”
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