15-m hike in the Hazel Country

We hiked in the Hazel Country and White Rocks Cave for 15 miles with 3700 feet elevation gain in the wonder of golden yellow world, mostly dry and cool with refreshing spotty rain drops for less then 20 minutes. We also saw the poisonous cousin of Chicken in the Woods mushrooms. BTW, I won a 1-mon weight lose challenge among me and two other hikers, by losing 6.1% of my body weight in 4-week.

Nova Labs' Haunted Halloween Potluck Party

I boiled eggs in soy sauce etc. (signed as "Alien eggs specimen loans from NASA) and dressed as a gondolier for tonight’s Nova Labs' Haunted Halloween Potluck Party.

DC CyberWeek Opening Party 2019

I attended DC CyberWeek Opening Party 2019 tonight. The food and drink choices are more healthy this year.

12-m hike: Three Ponds-White Rocks trails

I hiked with a meetup group in the George Washington National Forest along Three Ponds-White Rocks trails for 12 miles with 2350 feet elevation gain, in a sunny and cool weather. Gals that I was outdoors!

Congressional receptions

I went in DC for some Congressional receptions and dry weather.

Wardensville Fall Fextival anf half-moon hike

I hiked with three friends to the half moon overlook in George Washington National Forest today for 10 miles with 2000 feet elevation gain. We took time to take photos and stopped by a Festival on the way out in Wardensville West Virginia. We ate BBQ and steamed crabs at the festival while listening to a live country music band, and observed two live alpacas. I attended a dinner potluck with some Chinese friends afterwards. A busy and fun Sunday.

20-m hike along Mt. Marshall and Bluff Trails

I had a cool and fast Scenic hike along Mt. Marshall and Bluff Trails today for 20 miles with 4000 feet elevation gain. I and one other hiker ran into old friends on the trail. It was colder than the forecast 50-55 f most of the time. I also got some wild mushrooms to take home, and made garlic sautéed mushrooms.