barefootwalk

 Spent a quiet week with the cats, Oreo and Pumpkin.

 The day started as usual, Twyla asking for my attention. It was a cold morning. We walked and we had our breakfast. The city is quiet, there is barely a car passing by. Yesterday I was surprised to see the cats food is spattered everywhere. After a long confusion I found a possum sheltering in the cat's comfortable beds my neighbor put outside. Twyla treated friendly but fortunately it was gone this morning. I went to see the cats and make sure they have their food. All afternoon was rainy, quiet and lonely.

 The day started with a cold morning. Crisp, sharp on skin and a little windy. We went for a walk as usual. She was tired most of the day. 

 It was getting cold. The fall was around the corner and I had a few days in my hand so I could leave the busy city behind and hit the road again. I was missing mountains and I was looking for somewhere I haven't been there before. I also had a company this time. Twyla was coming with me and this was her first long trip with me so I decided to make it lighter, so I was happy to see Arkansas is the randomly chosen destination. This is the new habit to chose the destination with dice. When you travel for a long time, you start looking for new excitements. One of the disadvantages of the information era is the information! Most of the time you can have a solid and predictable plan for your trip and that can spoil the adventurous nature of the experience so I find new ways to surprise myself.   I packed up my stuff in White Dwarf and we headed to Mississippi. I tried to be light but unlike hiking, camping can get heavy very fast because we don't notice the weight we don't carry...

 Everything must be intentional, not necessarily meaningful, not necessarily beautiful, not even useful.

 She still have problems walking with me. Those sudden lunges hurt her and hurt me and it may cost her life one day!

 I start one shot a day challenge today. It's just at least one shot a day with the story of that day. It is like a diary, short and visual. -copying a lot of files and sorting them out. - Dream team night

 This guide is a summary of activities and resources that can help you plan your next adventure.   What activity? Where? Short day walks: Tuscaloosa riverwalk Hurricane creek Lake Harris Walls of Jericho   Site seeing/museums: Helen Keller Desoto waterfalls Camping: Lake Lurleen Talledega National Forest Sipsey Wilderness   Hiking/Backpacking: Oak mountain state park Sipsey Wilderness  Cheaha wilderness Kayaking/Canoeing/Fishing: Lake Nicol Lake Harris   Caving:  Tumbling Rock Cave Biking: Sanders Ferry   Road Trip: Tuscaloosa-Decatur-Huntsville Natchez Trace How? Camping Tips: - Make sure you are allowed to camp. - Many campsites have self-service cash payment, keep $1, $5 cash handy. - Read rules before you travel. Some places mandate using bear canister or don't allow specific types of stoves - Some campgrounds need reservations ahead of your visit.   Road Trip Tips: - Plan ahead and stay up to date. Some places/roads are closed for specif...

 This is an easy biking near Tuscaloosa (pictures and video at the end). Length: 25.3 miles (out and back), 1 day Difficulty level: Easy, it's mostly flat (see the elevation profile)   Safety: This road is well known among bikers and locals. Map and GPS information:      GPS file: Download Link      Live map:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28155627        Overview map:        Elevation profile: My Typical Schedule (Subject to change with weather and group)      Start: Saturday 11 am, Bryant Denny stadium- west parking lot.          You can also start at Joe Mallisham Pkway and avoid the city.      Tentative plan:   1 hour biking > Rest at church's parking lot >  1 hour biking > Rest and snack/lunch at the end of the trail > Biking back the same route      End: ~ 3 pm, Bryant Denny stadium- west park...

 It was a cool scene and once in a lifetime opportunity!