Hikes and the Mock-n-duck

Not wanting to waste the holiday, we decided to try a family hike in the Fells. It was a beautiful day and we were motivated to explore. We had plenty of water and snacks, but unfortunately no bug repellent. Holy cow, the mosquitoes were out en force. Wasn't too bad at the waterfall lookouts, which were cool. Probably can't see us here, but it's me, Pip, and Viv, shot by Phil from above the fall. But as we walked deeper in the forest we were swarmed, and hightailed it out of there right quick!



Back at home I caught Vivie singing the mockingbird song. As always, I missed her strong part and she got a bit shy when she saw me with the camera. But her interpretation is too cute for words.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPjsz9NSbLo


While Viv and Dad enjoyed an afternoon nap, Pip and I took a long bike ride. Actually he rode, I huffed it behind him all around Melrose. First to see the swans, who were out for a swim, then to the library, and then to the park. From there I pulled out my handy new Droid and called Phil for a pick-up!