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It had been a long month of hiking and trails, but was worth it for my health, both for physical and mental reasons.  The breathtaking views, pristine locations, and the quiet respite is just what  I needed before getting back to the grind of the monotony of work. The summer coming to a close and fall just starting to show itself, with its crisp winds and rainy days, making my road trip even more worthwhile, especially with my last weekend of vacation. I was drumming the steering wheel of my Jeep, humming along to the radio, as I drove into Canada from New York following the Adirondack Mountains. The drive north on I-81, the more i drove the less of civilization and more outcroppings of roadways carved through meters of slate and bedrock dustings of roadways spanning through thickening forests of trees. Hours of driving and I had to pull off on a rest stop on I-81 about a 60 miles from the Canadian border. Just porta potties and a hand sanitizer station. Before getting back in the car i notices some decently built guys trudging into the woods, looks like they were in for some fun. Back in the jeep and on I drove.

Once hitting the Queens Highway, I  headed west to Toronto, following the pristine great lake. Passing logging companies nearly an eternity away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, you could start seeing the change  of the leaves.  The many shades of green slowly transitioning into a wild array of Yellows, Oranges, and Reds.  the effect looked so much like a painting, particularly from the sun setting.

Just outside of Toronto, I decided to pull into a Best Western for the night and get a early start for a more northern destination. It wouldn’t be my first choice, but a cheap rate and a complimentary breakfast at 6 am is hard to say no to.  However, a lobby full of people on their cell phones stumbling into each other not bothering to look up almost made me decide to go back and drive for a few more hours to the next town. The sight alone made me glad i left technology back at home.  After waiting at reception for a good while, I receive my room key and thank the desk clerk.   She smiles, reminding me of the checkout time as well as the complimentary breakfast times, though as I made my way to the elevator, I caught a glimpse of her sighing with relief, looking down to her phone.  I could still see her sliding her finger on the screen as the elevator doors closed.

Sliding the card key in, and sliding my bag to the floor, I sigh in relief. My legs are cramped from not being active and sitting in the Jeep all day driving, not to mention the trail I hiked though just days before.  I am too tired for food, ad opt to get to bed, my watch showing 8 pm.  I start to strip on the way to the bed, dropping my garments on the way, leaving a trail of clothes. The sound of raindrops pelted the window and metal casing around it made its way into the small motel room.  I sighed, grinning slightly.  I had made the right call.

Before I even considered getting into the covers, I caught my reflection in the mirror on the wall in the lamplight. I had done well for myself over the past decade.  Standing 6’2, a skinny, but somewhat athletic build reflects back at me, a dusting of hair on my chest leading down to the waistband of my boxers.  This month of hiking and trailblazing had trimmed some of that cubicle-flab off of me, though i still had an inkling of a gut.  I flexed my bicep, and a bit of a ball of muscle jumped up, thanks to climbing rocks and boulders.  I couldn’t help but chuckle.  Maybe after my vacation, I could look into  indoor wall climbing, maybe add it to the months of gym training I keep meaning to do.  The thoughts of working out, packing on some more muscle to help with rock climbing certainly made my trouser snake rustle, though even with the loose knit boxers I wore, it barely made a bulge. 

I sigh, shaking my head.  No use thinking dark thoughts again.  This is why I decided on all the trailblazing for my vacation.  I peeled back the covers on the bed, getting myself nestled before turning off the lamp. The pelting raindrops on the window slowly made my eyes droop, and i drifted off to dreamland.

Just before dawn as the light starts to crack at the horizon, I start to stur. Yawning I reach over, looking at my phone, seeing the screen flashing 4:30 am.  Still yawning, I Roll out of bed for a shower, dropping my boxers to the trail of clothes before turning on the shower, letting the frigid water heat up.   I let myself get bombarded by the forceful spray, enjoying the hot water soak to my very bones.  Warm water, soap, and a toasty bed: amenities you’d miss while camping for an extended period of time. However, nothing would quite beat laying out among the stars after hiking to the perfect spot.  Thus, with my body protesting, I shut the water off, toweling myself off and start to perform my morning routine: comb hair, comb beard, brush teeth, get dressed.  Though, I did pack up my dirty clothes, keeping them in the sack.  I had plenty of outfits in my hiker’s backpack, still packed up in the Jeep.