After weeks of warm December weather, winter finally decided it was time to show up. A dusting of snow Friday night and temperatures in the 20's with blistering wind made for real shocked when I waltzed outside Saturday morning. Brrr.
Saturday once again started with a group run with Elite Runners & Walkers. It was their marathon training season kick off run, and over 135 runners came out to get things started.
A quick shower and it was off to meet my former roommate Stef. Our plan was to see the Nationality Rooms & Christmas decorations at Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
First though was puppy snuggles sloppy puppy kisses, brunch, a stop by the post office and quite a long sit in some Pittsburgh construction traffic.
Unfortunately, by the time we made it to the Cathedral the Christmas rooms had closed for the day, but we made our way up to the Nationality Rooms and poked around, eventually taking stairs & a few elevators & exploring the 36th floor. I wish we could have gone higher, but the views of the city were exceptional.
We stopped in nearby Schenley Park for a glimpse of the city as the sun was setting.
Sunday was spent hiking (that does seem to be a theme as of late) at North Park enjoying the sunshine.
The BF and I spent 2 hours or so hiking part of the Rachel Carson Trail, a 34 mile long trail that runs partially through the park. We ended up by a set of RR tracks and on our way back to the car saw a train up close and personal.
A big bowl of chili and cornbread & a big glass of wine rounded out the evening.
I'm not ready for it to be Monday again already, but I know I can make it through this short 3 day week. I think I can. I think I can.
How was your weekend?
Oh goodness, that sunset picture is beautful! Looks like you had a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI sure did. The sunset was a great way to cap off my day with a friend.
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Morgan!
it has definitely started to feel a bit more like winter! But I heard its supposed to warm up again for Christmas. Looks like a great weekend! Hope your short week goes by quickly:)
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm not mad that my Christmas travel will not include icy roads & salt trucks everywhere!
DeleteIt is still mid fifties here but you can tell its winter. The sun is low and the leaves are all off the trees. The air has that dead winter feel and look to it.
ReplyDeleteYes. I call it the winter gloom. The sky is grey & dreary and the sun barely peeks through. Cold weather or not, winter is definitely here.
DeleteWhat great pictures and yes the sunset one is pretty! Hey we're going hiking later this week, I haven't been hiking in awhile I don't even know how to pack for it! Greg's squirrel dog Chips is going with us too, speaking of dog kisses, Chips gives the very best dog hugs! How you ask? He puts his neck up to your shoulder it's the cutest thing! Hope you have a great Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI always make sure to bring water & my phone for pics/emergencies. Unless we're going to be gone longer than an hour or two I usually don't need anything else. I wear layers so I can easily take one off when I start to heat up.
DeleteChips sounds adorable. Puppy lovin' is the BEST!
I am amazed at how many people show up for your group runs! Will that dwindle as time goes on or only get stronger? I wish there were nice places to hike around here. It's something we enjoy when traveling in the mountains though. You captured a beautiful sunset at Schenley Park. I appreciate you linking with us Jessie. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHonestly it may a bit, but most are signed up for the marathon training plan that the running store offers, so if it does it won't dwindle by much!
DeleteHiking is one of my favorites, I'm starting to have to widen the circle though if I want to keep hiking new trails.
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!