Two years ago we attempted to hike this trail with Niall and Mojic. At the time, the twins, just over four years old, poop out at the 0.8 mile mark. The trail is 3.8 miles to the top. I was extremely grateful as I was so out of shape that I was not sure I would be able to continue much farther than that. I felt horrible that day.
This day was different. Rita and Anthony are nearly two years older and I am much, much fitter. The kids did great. They needed a little pushing toward the end, but they made it. We had dinner plans with the Beach's at 5 pm. It was 3 pm when we reached the top. We started back down, but immediately it became clear that we would never make it on time if the twins had to walk down. So I sent Karl and the twins down on the chair lift. We brought Chad with us and dogs are not allowed on the chair lift or gondola. So Brendan and I ran down with Chad. We took a couple of shortcuts, which happen to be steeper and tougher than the main trail, and made it down in 50 minutes.
I was pretty proud of myself, although I could hardly walk for the next two days, and we made it to dinner on time.
That is great perspective Carmen - to identify where you were and now where you are. xoxo
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