I've got a hitch in my giddy-up

So as I was ending my adventure at Colby this weekend by driving down the mountain this morning, this is what I saw. Well, not literally but I could definitely see the orange glow of the fire. I didn't expect to be able to see that much of it. I thought I'd only see the smoke. Luckily, Colby has not been evacuated as of yet but with the Santa Anas in full force, you never know. I have a feeling that things will be fine up there as Mark, the camp manager, is really good about keeping things well watered up there.

As for the title of the blog, as a result of my hiking adventures yesterday, I now have some pain in my hip. I blame the whole "almost breaking my ankle 5 times" thing. It was somewhat rough and uneven terrain so that's why. But it was still very much worth it. Now, it's back to real life. Ugh.

Hiking adventures at Colby Ranch...

I'm housesitting for the McConnells up at Colby Ranch this weekend.  I come up here every year for the Jr. High Camp for my church and love it.  It's honestly one of my favorite places.  I just came back from a hike and I love this place even more!  I've never gone hiking on the trails up here (I don't even think I've ever really gone hiking period!) and I never realized just how truly beautiful this place really is.  I came across this one view (not the one pictured unfortunately) that is just absolutely amazing and I can't even believe the beauty that the Angeles National Forrest actually holds.  I mean, sure I've always loved driving up here because I love experiencing the nature that God created.  I truly feel like this place is holy and every time I come up here, it just reaffirms my faith that there is a God because who else could create such wondrous beauty and majesty?  It's absolutely amazing at how nature and being in nature can do that.  I can't tell anyone enough how much I love coming here.  I always hate going home after being up here because when I am up here, I feel like I'm in a bubble because I'm away from everything; my everyday people, cell phones, life in general.  It's wonderful.  But every time I have to leave, and it makes me sad; but then, I ALWAYS look forward to coming back.  And, eventually, I always do.