Just when I thought that we were the only ones benefiting from the garden, I came home one afternoon to find our beet greens chewed, as well as; our apple tree, beans, peas and the only sunflower I had in the garden. I can only blame one creature: deer. They are very smart and came to visit the garden while we were away. Come to think about it, there is always something to sacrifice before you can get what you want. The missing greens and a hike to summit Camel's Hump are examples of how being flexible and adapting to different situations can be rewarding.
It was a really hot day for a hike. The terrain was rocky and steep. After 15 minutes in my old hiking boots, I got an awful blister on one foot. I managed to put a band aid over it and kept going. By the end of the hike, I wasn't the only one hurting, Fugee got blisters in her front paws as well. We made it to the summit exhausted but living in that moment. I have been wanting to hike it for the past four years and I am happy that we chose a very special occasion. On the other hand, the plants, beets and trees are growing back and will hopefully yield a decent amount of nourishment for us. I am crossing my fingers, not as I type this, but as I wish that deer do not think of our garden as a diner but rather a once in a while pit stop.
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