WINTER IS SOOO OVER!

Obviously, I am explorer. On a recent evening after an unseasonably warm day, I began to follow Spring Creek eastward from Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte. I had no set route in mind. Along South Potter Street, I was still "at home". It fell away behind me as I departed from the road to trace the railroad tracks. At spots where streams flowed into the main creek body, cool air flowed freely, and it felt good.

As creeks will do, it wandered away. I stayed with the railroad tracks.

Visual interest was not high, but it was quieter. A great environment for thoughtful meditation and prayer.

In about 45 minutes, I reached the western edge of Milesburg. According to road signs, Milesburg is only 2 miles from Bellefonte, but I was energized by the idea that I had reached another town, small though it may be. I heard my "friend", the rushing creek again. Across it, a lovely bay horse grazed quietly behind a white farm house.

With limited daylight left, I returned the way I came. My energy still high, I interspersed bursts of "skipping" (that is, jumping onto every other railroad tie) with my rapid walking pace. While not the most scenic short travel (I have no photos), it was worthwhile for the restoration I found.