Hike Up the Hill

Starting our ascend at the foot of the hill.

The beginning of the trail which consists mostly of big granite rocks on beaten paths.

Leaving pee markers on the bushes... as an experience hiker would leave behind route markers.

It may not be clearly visible but there's a deep ravine on my left... that makes the hoomans uneasy with my casual running alongside it.

These fire ants are nasty...

... as they bit me...

... on my left paw...

... and my right paw too... that really sucks!

After an eternal uphill climb...

... we reached a narrow connecting plank of wood...

... which we crossed with careful steps... else it's a long fall down the crevice.

Time to cool off with some water...

... and taking a breather before continuing our hike.

Licking those nasty ants' bites on my leg.

I saw something approaching from a distance.

It's some mountain biking dudes...

... racing each other down the hill.

We continue with our hike and here I'm making my way across another deep opening on the terrain.

Boy! That is a long way down the cliff... better not stand too close.

Phew! Finally we make it to the top...

... taking in the view.

Time to descend again...

... to the valley below.

Another water break along the way to recharge.

C'mon... let's move on...

... just follow my pee markers...

... and we won't get lost in this hill.