Hey, just got back from the hike you recommended. The trail was amazing, though we took a wrong turn near the creek and ended up adding an extra mile. Saw a deer though, so totally worth it. The weather held up perfectly until we were packing up to leave. I've been thinking about what you said regarding the campsite reservation. The early booking discount is pretty good, but I wonder if the later slot gives us better wildlife viewing. Let's plan the next one soon, maybe something on the eastern ridge. I'll bring the maps and maybe a portable grill this time. Let me know what you think.

I finally finished reading that book you lent me last month. Took a while because I kept getting sidetracked with work, but the last hundred pages were incredible. I didn't see that twist coming at all. I was telling Sarah about it, and she wants to borrow it next. I hope that's okay. I'll drop it off at your place over the weekend, or we can grab coffee and I can return it then. By the way, I tried that sourdough recipe from the cooking blog you follow. It turned out denser than I expected, but the flavor was great. Maybe I need to let it proof longer. I also added some rosemary on top, gave it a nice aroma. Let me know if you want to try a slice.