Hi ho hi ho . . .

I went on a nature hike last weekend. It's been a while since I went on one. I started off later than usual since I wanted to stop by a bakery before I went to the trail, since the bakery was on the way.

Armed with a freshly-baked pretzel and cinnamon donut, I started off my leisurely meanderings, taking in the fresh air and listening to the birds merrily chirping away.

I always come across bird-watchers with impressive cameras and long lenses. I'm never really sure what birds they're trying to capture, but they're looking high up in the trees while listening for a distinct birdsong. One of the reasons why this particular trail is popular with bird-watchers is probably because it's relatively flat so they don't have to lug their cameras up steps or rough terrain.

All I have are my phone and little digital camera. I can take good enough pics with what I have. Hell, I can even take a pic of the moon with my dinky camera 😂

I was hoping to see cobra lilies in bloom, but what I saw were telling me I was either a bit too late or way too late. Although some flowers bloomed later than usual this year, it was not the case for these flowers. I was kind of bummed.

Still, I had a pleasant hike. Saw a bunch of fishies swimming in the water. I think they're wild carp. I also saw a cute little toad. The end of this particular trail forks off to join 3 other trails. I haven't explored much further. Maybe I will, but I'm probably should be carrying more water with me. I didn't bring much on this hike since I knew it would be a short one.

The sun was mighty toasty, considering it was only May. It was nice laying in the sun, relaxing after enjoying my snack, before I headed back.

I love these morning outings. I get to be a total sloth all afternoon without feeling that I did nothing productive 😂

Do you like to go out early in the morning or prefer later in the day?