Bright sunshine and warm temperatures filled the day. We ate breakfast and went for a walk on a trail through the forest. We took a longer route that used in the past. Halfway through, we took the loop that headed back to the beginning. Note for next time is to take water and food. We had packed a picnic but didn't take it on the hike. The heat and humidity of the day made the trek more strenuous than we'd expected. The trail was lovely. Again, the peacefulness of being in the great outdoors brought a sense of calm.
Once back to the parking area, we took our packed lunches to a picnic area. In the midst of pine trees, we ate our lunch. It was a pleasant time. Commensality brings us close together socially. Choosing to eat outdoors adds a layer of being close to nature, too. Our evening meal consisted of delectable Italian dishes. -- a fantastic caprese salad followed by amazing chicken oregenata served with roasted asparagus. Yum. A shot of Italian opera helped set the tone, too. <smile>
Lines from an older song came to mind today. The lyrics deal with sharing time together with food and beverage. It seemed to fit our day well.
Stoned Soul Picnic -- Fifth Dimension
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