It still takes getting used to social distancing. This attractive Karmann Ghia was parked in our parking area at Skyland. In normal times, I would have said hello and complimented the owner of this beautiful classic. With COVID-19 and limited mask usage, I enjoyed the car and ignored the social interaction.
Today's plan was Little Devil's Stairs. It has been some years since we made this hike. From memory it was strangely a tougher hike than Big Devil's Stairs. One the walk to the trailhead we were happy to spot a couple butterflies on the way.
Sometimes a look backward shows more of the terrain just completed.
Our nature side was able to make a few nice sightings along the journey.
A mourning cloak and a walking stick are not everyday spottings for us.
At the base of the hike we made a stop at one of the historical cemeteries within the park.
We spent the drive back enjoying overlooks. This was the best of the day.
Skyland was a strange place in a pandemic. The rooms were mostly occupied yet there were few people outside. Mask wearing was about fifty percent. In normal days we would make multiple evening walks to the lodge area. With the pandemic we stayed apart from everyone.
By the time sunset was nearing clouds had rolled in wiping out hope of a last sunset together. We still made a last walk together to Miller's Head.
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