CHAPTER 114 AUTUMN EQUINOX HIKE

The morning of the Autumn Equinox was fine with fair weather and the feel of the first coolness of approaching winter in the atmosphere. Jenna was by the window, staring at the dawn as the sun dipped into the horizon making the trees look like they have been dipped in gold and orange. Today was the day she had circled on the calendar for weeks; the opportunity to join her family for a hike in celebration of the equinox. Ryan walked into the room with two cups of coffee that was steaming. “Morning,” he said softly, and gave one to Jenna. “You ready for it?” Jenna just smiled, taking the mug, and smelled the medi-vana scent of the coffee. “I am more than ready for it, in fact I have been waiting for it all week. ” Ryan tried to kiss her on the cheek and she turned her face towards him. “I agree with you It has been sometime since we last went out for a family hike. ” In the lower floor, Emma and Jack were already anxious and energetic; their bags packed with food and water, and t