After the tons of Yule goodies and the Chocolate Tsunami, we decided to have a hike to cleanse the impurities of over indulgence - spiritual, physical and mental. So we got together at Southeast Park and had a cold, breezy, hiking blast. It felt good for the wind to hit our faces as we hiked this neat little tennis park tucked away in the suburbs of Southeast Columbia. Viv used her knowledge of the natural areas and landmarks to help us keep up with the modern nomenclature of the various geographical areas while Ann-Marie dazzled the millions with her knowledge of the late fall wildflowers, now only seed husks. Med treated us to a little Farsi as he talked to his relatives on his cell (yes, we are multi-tasking) and combed the area for some White Oak Acorns. We did collect plenty of nuts as the Black Walnuts and Pecan Hickories dominate the park. I snapped a few pictures and will include here of Ann-Marie photographing the local wildlife under a beautiful Live Oak. Afterwards we ate at Pantera Bread and re-caffeinated. Felt good to have a few sore muscles and the bite of Winter in our blood.
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