Here we are 52 years later and I know she did not expect to ever wear hiking boots, carry a hiking stick, live in a small white pill and climb mountains. But she does and does it all well. Plus looks great doing it. On this trip we have done scores of hikes from 1/2 mile to 4+ miles. A couple of them rather flat most lots of up and down, fording a stream or two, clambering up rocks and easing along ledges. She does not like ledges. It was often cold, always windy, very dusty and she is the one who says we go to the end.

You make many decisions when you are young - I made a few that I wish I had not. Not this one. Cindy is the best person in my life, my best friend and she makes the journey a joy. 52 years and still the one I love everyday. Happy Anniversary.