This week I actually went out twice. On the Tuesday we had off I hiked back down to the Champlain Thrust Fault. I parked my car by the school and hiked through Rock Point and down waterfront. I’m proud to say I didn’t slip and fall despite the heavy ice cover all along the trail. The closer I got to the waterfront the thicker the ice was. The stone steps were covered in a 2-4 inch layer of ice.
The hike was so worth it. Before got on the trail that leads to the Thrust Fault, I heard birds on the trail. It actually scared me at first, but it was comforting because it meant spring was coming. The amount of snow melt made it difficult to find any animals tracks, especially since the snow was mostly ice now. But the birds were the most prominent sign that spring is on its way.
I encountered three other people while hiking. Two boys were leaving the fault as I arrived, and one man came and went on an opposing trail.
To specifically do my project this week I went for a walk by the waterfront of Lake Champlain. I saw ducks and passed many people. The park was packed! The skate park was buzzing with life, each bench filled with a pair, many people walking. It felt like spring despite the cold. It was nice to see so much life.
Me and my friend walked along the path and climbed over some cement blocks, enjoying the outdoors for a bit. We didn’t hear any birds, but it was wonderful seeing the ducks in the icy water. The most telltale sign of spring was the sunny weather, and all of the people in the park. It felt like hope.
