walk in the woods

Around the apartments where we live are a series of trails.  There is a woods surrounding us on three sides and there are a bunch of biking and hiking paths through them.  Ledger asked if a friend from school could come over; she lives in the apartment complex too, so she came over and the two of them played for a while.  It didn't take long for Ledge to get bored with his own toys, so I suggested the two of them go wander around the trails.  We hadn't been on them yet this year, so it would be the first time out this season.  Ledge was all for it, but his friend was a bit more hesitant.  It became obvious that she had never walked through the woods before, because she was so terrified of the bugs flying around and any branches or leaves that touched her as we walked.  I always thought Ledge was pretty nature averse, but this was a whole other level!  Her fear gave Ledger a chance to feel brave, shooing away whatever spooked her.  By the time we made the whole circuit, the two of them were quite exhausted and thankful to make it back to the apartment.

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