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| Hiking to the Aztec Caves |
In the last couple of days Paul and I have done several hikes in Franklin Mountain State Park. We hiked up to what's called Aztec Caves, but I don't know why they are called that. Getting there wasn't too bad, a little steep, but once we explored the caves, Paul went around them, to go up the trail further. I told him I might wait for him, which I did for a couple of minutes, then got bored and started to follow him. Around the side of the cave was all rock, and really steep. I managed to make it to the top (much to Paul's surprise- when he came back and found me there.) I thought I had gone the way he did, but it turns out the way I went was much steeper and more difficult. Oh well, no wonder why I was nervous the whole time.
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| The challenge of a steep trail |
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Inside the tin mine
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Yesterday's hike to the tin mines- supposedly the only ones in the U.S.- was much longer and more challenging. In the end, we hiked about 8 miles, and I can't wait to have my GPS so I'll know more accurately how far we hiked, and how much elevation gain we had. It was our favorite kind of hike- physically challenging without a huge possibility of getting hurt, with a destination of interest. There were several openings to the mine that we (he) could explore. After leaving the mines, we made a big loop so that we returned on a different trail, which led us past several outcroppings of rock that contained a few fossils. We were beat by the end of the day, but in a good way.
Today is Christmas Eve and Paul is fixing a few more things around the house before we head to the store for a few last minute items. Its tacos and Margaritas tonight for a Christmas Eve celebration!
