One Season to the Next....: Here in the DEEP SOUTH ~ Flowers, Sasquatch, Woods, a Swamp, Connecting

Hello dear friends. I know so many of you all are dealing with snow. I think it is beautiful. But here in my area we are hearing lawn mowers, flowers are blooming (too early probably) and windows are up!!

I went on my February Winter Hike, which did not by any means feel wintery! It was wonderful though. Oh, how I needed this hike!!!!! The woods, the lake, the wind, and enjoying snacks alongside the lake and chatting with a friend I haven't seen in over 8 months. It was such a blessing. Thank you, Jesus, for that time yesterday!!!

You will see a little image of a sasquatch throughout the pictures. Unbeknownst to us they had little sasquatch images hidden all over the trail. We enjoyed finding them!!! It was such a fun little time!!!

Here we goooo.. We traveled to Legion State Park and Cypress Swamp in Mississippi. Weather was 70 degree with clouds.

My hiking friend, Amanda with me!!

So, my hiking stick always makes a debut! I have 20 plus more medallions to add to it but....

ALSO.... LOOK CLOSE....DO YOU SEE OUR FRIEND?? THE SASQUATCH!!!!

I love moss! The trails were covered in it on several parts. One part the trail was solid with it.

I thought this leaf that was decaying was so neat!!!! How cool!!!!

Here is our friend again!!! We literally cracked up every time we came across one! It was so joyful!

Time for a needed break! This was a very "hilly" trail. Since, neither of us have done a trail like this since the winter hit, we needed little more break to catch our breath, LOL! But we always have a snack midway through our hikes. We sit, drink plenty of water and have a little snack. Yes, a lot of hikers eat what we call "trash" to keep us going and quick snacks, so I am enjoying gummy bears and pretzels. We also soak in the nature, listen for birds and look for wildlife.

As we were driving back home (it is about a 2-hour trip one way) we stopped by a place we visit yearly off the Natchez Trace Scenic Drive. It is a boardwalk with a little side trail. Usually, we see a lot of alligators and herons. We have been known to accidently walk upon a few the last time we came. But we didn't this time thankfully!!!

What a difference between the two places. Such unique ecosystems. I love the majestic eeriness of the swamps. I would not however want to hike or stay out in one at night. :) Nope... I am totally good.

But I wish you could see the true size of these cypress trees. THEY ARE MASSIVE. My pictures cannot do them justice.

In the end we had a lovely time. I am glad we were able to go and connect. It has been such a long time since we had hiked together. or even seen each other in person. The last time we hiked and seen each other in person was 8 months ago. So, it was a nice time.

My last picture I will share.... THIS ONE MADE US GIGGLE!!!! IT WAS BARELY HANGING ON!! LIFE CAN BE LIKE THAT SOMETIMES! HAHA!!!