Last Thursday, I got a call from a fellow supervisor from RU-info. She called to tell me that I was no longer needed to help lead mentor training that took place on Sunday. Bill has a free weekend?? Solid. So, within about 45mins I already made arrangements to visit Juniata for the first time since Fall '07. It had been awhile.
Friday night I excitedly arrived to South Hall to an excited Jordan, Mike (Steigro), and Claire. Three of my best friends there. I was only there for a few minutes before a drink was put into my hand. I hung out with mostly just them and a view others, mostly just acquaintances I knew from Freshman/Sophomore year. The night was a good time.
The next day Jordan, Mike/Streigro and I all decided to go hiking around the local mountains, since it was a high around 50. The weather was gorgeous! I ended up waking around in a T-shirt at one point. We hiked past the railroad and followed the river for about a mile or so. There was still ice in the river yet it was great weather. Once we explored the snow covered river banks for awhile we decided to head back. But we did not take the same path back. We decided to cross over the tracks again, but climb the mountain instead. So fun! The cliff was about 200ft high and roughly a 70degree incline. Really difficult, especially in sneakers and parts of the "trail" were snow covered or icy, but a ton of fun. That night, the four of us got strombolis from the [good] local pizzeria, watched movies, and drank the night away.
Overall, not a crazy weekend by any means, but that's basically how I remember it. I didn't get to see a lot of people for a number of reasons (left JC like me, left for the weekend, etc), but still a good trip. A lot was the same and some things were different. It was nice to visit enough those its a hike to get there. The hiking inspired me to buy hiking boots and look for places to hike. My #1 hiking priority? Hawk Mountain. Can't wait for a free weekend!
Friday night I excitedly arrived to South Hall to an excited Jordan, Mike (Steigro), and Claire. Three of my best friends there. I was only there for a few minutes before a drink was put into my hand. I hung out with mostly just them and a view others, mostly just acquaintances I knew from Freshman/Sophomore year. The night was a good time.
The next day Jordan, Mike/Streigro and I all decided to go hiking around the local mountains, since it was a high around 50. The weather was gorgeous! I ended up waking around in a T-shirt at one point. We hiked past the railroad and followed the river for about a mile or so. There was still ice in the river yet it was great weather. Once we explored the snow covered river banks for awhile we decided to head back. But we did not take the same path back. We decided to cross over the tracks again, but climb the mountain instead. So fun! The cliff was about 200ft high and roughly a 70degree incline. Really difficult, especially in sneakers and parts of the "trail" were snow covered or icy, but a ton of fun. That night, the four of us got strombolis from the [good] local pizzeria, watched movies, and drank the night away.
Overall, not a crazy weekend by any means, but that's basically how I remember it. I didn't get to see a lot of people for a number of reasons (left JC like me, left for the weekend, etc), but still a good trip. A lot was the same and some things were different. It was nice to visit enough those its a hike to get there. The hiking inspired me to buy hiking boots and look for places to hike. My #1 hiking priority? Hawk Mountain. Can't wait for a free weekend!
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