January Recap: 100+ kms hiked

January happened so fast and went by so quickly that I had to scroll through my iPhone calendar and pics to jog my memory. Am I getting old?

Let's see... some routine medical checkups for ourselves (all in the clear) and my Mom (alas, dementia confirmed), continued adjustment of her surroundings and providing support and comfort as much as I can.

A short hike in the heathlands. All snow is gone.

An educational hike down historic routes (those Romans again).

Discovering a new trail on the other side of town involving two watch towers. We got snow!

A hike to the "iron rocks" in the Rhinebach forest, a medieval ore mining site.

We got some more snow. Kids loved it, commuters not so much.

More hiking in the snow, visiting castle ruin Saffenburg overlooking the Ahr river valley.

A visit to 'Beethoven City' Bonn, protesting against far right tendencies in politics.

A hike on the woodsman trail (Förstersteig).

A hiking trip around Lake Maria Laach.

100+ kms under my belt already, let's bring on February!