Where's Abby (+ Dylan and dogs)

"Bring clothes you don't mind trashing,"  they said. "It can't be that muddy," I said... This caving festival opened my eyes to a new kind of dirty and adventure. First of all, the setup was a unique one with a bunch of caving enthusiasts camped out on someone's large property with music, barbecue, and camp fires.  We only did one day of caving which wound up being ok, considering the adventure that was to come. We entered Hollow Ridge cave and started off finding a huge viewing room with crazy structures that looked like crystals and giant lady parts. A "lights out" had us in the darkest moment I've ever experienced. I started out feeling pretty confident, feeling the benefit of the ab part of yoga classes kicking in. We continued on and started a tight section where I kept hitting my head on the top, so I just chose to look down and crawl forward. My light fell off my helmet getting covered with mud, so not really d

Weekends are for... Hiking new places. Little Talbot was the place this Saturday. A duney, driftwood delight. First time ferry rides. Sierra, being scared of a car was not a fan of a car on a ferry.  Cafe sitting . Cafe Karibo in Fernandina was the perfect backyard oasis after our hike. Dog friendly, tree canopies, and a caramelized onion, basil, turkey sandwich creation.  Post hiking cuddles. Barbecues and laundry according the the smells on my run. (That's actually what inspired the idea for this post that I think I'll make a regular). I did the laundry but missed out on the barbecue.  Running! Got two runs in this weekend, even after the hike! *pats herself on the back* Green Room f or a tequila-infused beer special, Cards Against Humanity and adult convos about grad school, babies, and the housing market.   Helping brother and sister-in-law paint their very first house!  Sunday morning naps. These don't hap