Brian Begins with a Hike near Gilbert, AZ - Meridian

You are very welcome Roy Kelley , I carry my camera with me, as you advise!  I always hope to get a shot that will be enjoyed by all.

Good morning Sheila Anderson , I know how you prefer when I share my own photos, so I am happy to do so on Monday's!

Yes, the scenery is very motivating and makes it not feel like exercise at all Amanda S. Davidson , I really enjoy it.

Good morning Michael Jacobs , it is definitely one of the reasons that I really enjoy where I live!

You are so right Sheri Sperry - MCNE® , such an enjoyable way to exercise!  I hope that your day is going well my friend!

Thanks Will Hamm , I love starting the week out with a good hike, it really sets the tone for the week ahead!  I hope that your week goes well my friend!

I do enjoy them Belinda Spillman , but it is a little too cold first thing in the morning and I don't have a big enough backpack for when I have to peel off some clothing, haha.  I need to get a slightly bigger pack!

You are correct on both accounts Robert Bob Gilbert and I think that is why I enjoy it so much!

Thanks Jane Chaulklin-Schott and yes, it was a very nice hike!  I hope that you are having a good day my friend!

Well, it is too cold for the snakes to come out Kathy Streib , but as it warms up, they will likely be out.  I have never actually come upon one in all my years of living in Arizona though.  I might, being that I am hiking more, but they don't really come after us, they stay away from us as much as we stay away from them and if we get close, they give us warning, haha.

There is such amazing hiking here Lou Ludwig , I know you would enjoy it if you were here!

Haha, I think the paved sidewalk is harder on our knees than being out on the trails James Dray 

Thanks Mick Michaud , I love sunrises in the desert too!  I hope you are having a great day!