What a sweet family, brimming with optimism and energy! The trail to Agnes Vaille Falls sounded perfect: 1/2 mile to a waterfall - just the right length for a family with a baby and a two-year-old, right?
We started out with great enthusiasm. Gorgeous views, pine-scented air. Ezra struck an "I'm King of the World" pose.
But a half mile quickly becomes a strenuous hike when you have to gain so much elevation. Abby bounced happily in the Moby strapped to Daddy. Ezra climbed on Mommy's back and she called on her old backpacking skills to hoof him up the trail.
But the climb was worth it! Beautiful falls, swollen with spring runoff.
Then it was time to go back down.
As rain clouds built overhead, we skittered down the trail. Ezra finally lost the strength to hold on to Daddy's back, so Kevin slung him over his shoulders like a lamb.
We made it back down! I think the kids agreed the hike was worth it, once they were rewarded with their ice cream from K's Dairy Delight!
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