{Hiking}

Abandoned church.

My hiking partner and I.

Sun-bleached turtle shell I found on cliff.

{Adventures}

Yesterday I went back to the cave.
It was perfect- overcast skies, good-smelling air, crisp temperature.
Saw a white-tailed deer, giant millipede, salamander, transparent crayfish, 4 bats and a giant cave wolf spider.
I managed to get up and down the mountain without falling!
Unfortunately I was only able to get one good shot before the battery ran out.

This morning I woke up and had my coffee.
I looked down at my stomach and saw a black spot.
Thinking it was a scab, I tried to pick it off.. and it wouldn't budge.
It was a tick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was horrified and nauseated.
I had it burned off of me and now it's gone.