January 25, 2010
This past weekend we took advantage to take in the sunshine on Saturday to do some snowshoeing with friends at Paul Smith Interpretive Centre in the States. Only a short ride away, about a forty-five-minute to an hour's drive, which could equal the same amount time at the border depending on what time you leave at; however, we left early enough that we only had about a fifteen minute wait. We left our lunches in the centre, strapped on our snowshoes and out we went into the sunshine. Feeling the sun on our face and backs was heavenly, especially after a long period of time with the sun hiding behind clouds. It was a clear blue sky and the reflection off the snow made sun glasses necessary, unless you wanted permanent lines around your squinting eyes. Two friends took their cross-country skis and attempted the ski trails which at times were slick and without the grooves of other skis to help guide, but they did well and enjoyed whatever surface it was, as it was just great being out in the sunshine. We met at the centre for lunch and out we went again to a new trail. What a great way to revive the spirit and make winter months entertaining.