Me and only my shadow

On a day like today we should have had plenty of canine company during our hike on Whatcom Falls Trail, but Casey and I must have hit it just right. We were all by ourselves alone this afternoon.

No joggers or strollers, no Labs or Goldens, just the two of us, with a steady soundtrack of an occasional Stellar complaint, barely audible through rustling flora, and our gravelly footfall in perfect harmony with a classic autumn breeze. Forget the iPod, no playlist could compete.

Fair skies tomorrow and a little warmer.

We'll be back, but we'll likely have company.