A Walk Up The Mountain

 

Song:  Walk On Water

Artist:  Neil Diamond

Today...

near sunset...

I decided to take Bandi on a walk up the mountain.

Although the walk was only about 1 mile...

it was all uphill

(two miles round trip).

I had to stop several times on the way up to catch my breath.

Bandi had a lot of fun on our walk.

It was the first time I had walked up the mountain.

To see the sunset at Sunset Point...

we just walk a little ways down the road from home.

But...

today...

as I began our walk...

Bandi automatically started walking down the mountain

until I gave her leash a tug as we were going up the road instead.

Just around a few corners up the road...

one of my neighbor's house stood out.

It had a unique build.

It looked to be part mountain chalet and part European castle.

Bandi heard a distant barking of a neighbor's dog on a far ridge.

This was just one of my several rest stops along the way.

At the top...

this neighbor had built a beautiful home with lots of views.

Our whole mountain community is made up of custom homes.

They have a minimum lot size and a minimum house size requirement...

so...

the whole mountain is filled with unique homes.

The walk back home was a breeze.

The chill in the air cooled me down quite a bit...

as I had been huffing and puffing all the way up.

It was a beautiful walk...

very peaceful and serene...

on the way down  :)

We finally reached home once again.

Bandi and I stood on the third floor balcony to view the sunset...

and to cool off.

I had taken off my jacket and just stood there 

in my t-shirt and sweat pants in the light crisp breeze...

to continue cooling off.

Once the light faded...

Bandi and I went inside to the loft.

Right now...

Bandi is lying on the floor...

all stretched out and asleep.

This little evening walk was good for the both of us.

I am sure to sleep well tonight as well.