Yesterday Temo and I took the dogs on a much needed walk at a park in Gilroy that surrounds the creek in town. It's name is Christmas Hill Park, and this is where they have the Garlic Festival in the summer. But during this time of year, everything is green and the view of the hills is gorgeous! The dogs were in heaven not having to be on a leash. Since the weather wasn't the best, we were the only braves ones on the trails by the creek. There is also a paved area above, next to the road...but the actual trails are so much more beautiful. We walked for about an hour and a half, just enjoying the cool weather, the exercise, and seeing the dogs run and run! On our way back, it finally got dark and started to rain!!! Our last 15 minutes were in the rain, but was worth it :) Blaze and Lola were very tired when we returned, and slept like babies all night long!
Enjoying the nature that surrounded us reminded me of when I was in 3rd grade and our teacher would take us on adventures through the property behind our school (in Sonora). He would tell us stories of the people who used to live there and kept us intrigued the whole time. This was one of the best parts of living in Sonora and being in 3rd grade. I hope to be able to live somewhere where I can do this with my students, or at least expose them to the outdoors.
Also, this made me realize that Turlock doesn't have something like this. We both love living in Turlock, but wish there was something like this to enjoy there. I want to find a place like this where the dogs can be free and I can walk and enjoy the peace and quiet...for days when I won't be subbing. Maybe, that will just have to be an adventure I will have to go on when I get back home (to find our own little "Christmas Hill Park").
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