So my adventurous husband is really into hiking and camping lately. Well I guess he's always been into it, but he's actually been going quite a bit this summer. The past few camping trips were "man trips" in which I had no desire to participate. But today I decided to tag along and we went up to a state park in north Georgia for a day trip. Easy...no?
Kevin was nice enough to get me new hiking boots and socks for the trip (thank goodness...I'm sure there would have been some ankle twisting without them). So I decked out in my new gear and some cute pigtails for our simple little trek up the trail. Well within 15 minutes of walking I thought I was going to die. The incline to get up to the waterfall was really steep, and it took a lot out of me. By the time we reached the unbelievably long flights of stairs I was ready to call it quits. However, I have been told about a thousand times over the past four years ... Webbs don't quit. So my sweet husband let me take breaks, slowed down the pace, and somehow I made it up all 600 stairs without puking (trust me, it almost happened).
After reaching the top (and realizing that the base of the falls was much prettier) I rested for as long as they would let me before we started out on the different trails through the woods. Much better...no inclines, just some mud and spiderwebs. We definitely did the difficult stuff first. As we made our way through the trails, and at some points off the beaten path, I began to realize that I was walking in Kevin's footsteps. It didn't matter where we went, I just knew that if I followed right behind him, I would be okay. The ground was sturdy, the spiderwebs were already torn down, nothing was going to get me. I was safe. Amazing how much you learn and grow after just four short years of marriage. Had we taken this trip just a couple years ago, I probably would have made my own way. But now I feel great knowing that I am safe and secure with a leader who is an awesome husband and man of God. I hope you are as lucky as I am!
Here are some pics in no particular order. If you want all of the really good nature shots that I clearly don't appreciate enough, check out Kevin's facebook.
We like hanging out in trees.
At the top of the falls
After we were finished with the stairs...I am seriously whooped.
View from the top of the falls
Before we started. It was 175 steps to the base of the falls, then another 425 to the top, after a crazy steep incline. Strenuous is true.
Just getting started...I have no idea what I'm in for.
Matching boots...perfect for walking in one another's footsteps!
Base of the falls
