Since I was feeling a bit guilty for going to an IKEA while in Germany, I decided today I would get in touch with the countryside. Conveniently, there's a beautiful nature preserve right behind the dorms with many beautiful, well kept trails. Inconveniently, it rained today. (I chose to ignore it)
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| You can't see it as well as I'd hoped, but it's raining really hard |
Hiking:
What rainy days are good for:
-Being Alone. No one else will be around to watch you make a fool of yourself hiking through sheets of water. They correctly translated 'rain' as 'buckets of water falling from the sky', and stayed home.
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| I'm all alone |
-Pretty Pictures. Well, the rain has to end sometime, and when the sun comes out it'll be really pretty. If you're lucky you might even see a rainbow. (I didn't have luck today)
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| I want this to be my secret garden |
-Cleanliness. It never hurts to have an extra shower a day, or cleaner clothes. (The cleanliness comes from the extra shower and washing you have to do once you get back)
What rainy days are not good for:
-Staying dry. Rainproof jackets are not always up to all levels of rain power.
-Getting Directions. (See Being Alone)
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| Would be a good place to rest. They're soaking wet though |
-Traction. This is a vital chemical reaction to be aware of: H20 + dirt --> dangerous, slippery slopes + mud (for you to fall into-- at least it's a squishy landing)
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| Has nothing to do with traction, but still not a place one should try to walk |
Despite the rain, I actually did have a really good time hiking, and only really got lost once. (Right about the time I realized I was a bit lost, I happened across a map... I mean, I totally meant to go this way... ¬.¬)
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