Matey and I Are Good for Each Other

I know Matey needs to walk in the morning and so yesterday, even though when we started out he was not enthusiastic, I took him on the 2 mile loop around the recreation area and along Lake Conroe. He did not appreciate this spectacular view,

but by the time we got near the lake he was full of pep.

I was concerned because the day before we saw the trail that cuts through the center of the loop was closed. On the map I saw creeks and bridges on both that trail and the loop and was hoping the loop trail was open.

We had to cross two downed logs, which only increased my worry, as these trails are usually cleared.

The trail was otherwise pretty nice.

I stopped to admire the morning sun on the trees and Spanish moss. Again, Matey was not impressed.

We came to the far end of the cross trail and that was also blocked, so I was encouraged, as the main loop had no barriers (except those logs).

At about a mile and a half we came to the bridges on the main loop, although a bit slanted they were sound.

I was glad we didn’t have to find a way across the little creeks off trail. Nor would I have wanted to make Matey walk the mile and a half back.

Instead we soon came to the campground loops and in just under two miles we were back. Matey hadn’t really wanted to go, but he enjoyed it and it was good for him.

In the afternoon I was just lazing in the camper. Matey got restless. I knew he couldn’t walk again, so Bud and I got the stroller out and put together and I took him for a walk down to the boat ramp and dock.

I got to see more of the area…

and the lake.

We walked the roads through both campsite loops in the bright afternoon sun. We went about two more miles. I hadn’t really wanted to go, but I enjoyed it and it was good for me.