When yet another curveball puts Andy and Lex's relationship into serious jeopardy, the stakes become higher than they've ever been, forcing the couple to fight not only for their love but also for their lives.
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To celebrate our two months in Canada, we decided to try our luck with a hike that took two days to complete. It was the definite proof that we were nothing like the people we'd been upon arriving. Especially me.
Per usual, our friendly neighbors lent us what we needed, like a tent, inflatable mats, sleeping bags, and even hiking backpacks. They'd also told us everything we needed to know about the journey we'd have before us.
The starting point was a two-hour drive from here, but Glenn insisted that the way there was gorgeous and made up for it. On the first day, we'd walk fifteen miles, so for about eight hours. We'd done it once before, so I wasn't too worried about it. But the next day, we had another long way to go, with another twelve miles to complete the trail and return to the car. We usually had at least a day of rest between two hikes, so I was slightly concerned I might suffer more on the way back. At the very worst, I'd lie down like a child and wait for Lex to carry me down the mountain like a bag of potatoes.
Since we were doing this during the first week of July, it was warm enough so we wouldn't freeze to death during the night, and not too hot that we'd suffer the entire time we hiked. We were armed and ready to go, with mosquito spray, bear spray, loads of water, and food that was full of proteins and good things. I was truly loving all those hikes, sensing my body grow stronger with each one. My butt was firm, as well as my thighs, and I was feeling myself like never before. Who knew exercising could be fun?
On our way there, we dropped by the Crawfords' first for some parting greetings. They were heading back to Vancouver for a week, ten days max, so we wouldn't see them for a bit.
They, of course, gave us more tips, insisted on going over the checklist with us, and then gave us long hugs once they decided we were good to go. Lex's black eye had almost healed by now, and they both seemed to have bought our very unoriginal door knob excuse. But with Meryl, nothing was for certain.
With my hand poking out of the open window, I waved at them while Lex drove us back to the main road and out of their lane. I'd miss them, especially since time ran slower here. But they'd be back soon, and we'd resume our activities together.
The road was beautiful, and with the classical music I'd put on to accompany us, it really seemed out of this world. We easily found the track's starting point, parked the car next to a few others, and took out our stuff. My bag was lighter than Lex's, but it would still prove a little challenging. I could do it, though. And then, I'd take an entire week to rest if needed.
We were clearly out of spring, and the summer was blooming and gorgeous around us. Nature had awakened from its winter hibernation, and it was a sight to behold. We walked at a steady pace, took a few breaks here and there to rest our feet and stay hydrated, and I often stopped to take pictures. I couldn't show them to anyone, since we were supposed to be visiting Italy at the moment and it would reveal our actual position, but I might get to show it later on, when all this mess would be over.
