Underestimation

It has been a rainy year, followed by so many pleasantly wonderful days. On Thursday, it was my last day of school and the day it was suggested we go hiking. I readily agreed, and looking at the weather decided it would be a warm 70 degrees in the lower parts of the mountains - warm enough that all the snow should be gone (it hasn't snowed for at least 2 weeks). Friday came in all of its anticipated glory, and I put on shorts and sunscreen because 70 is pleasant weather. We looked up some trails in Forest Falls and set out on our adventure!! On our way up, we were all surprised to see snow on some of the hills. Must be the shady sides. So we park at the trail head, and the whole trail is under a couple FEET of snow. Feet. Becca wore sandals. After attempting to walk through it (rather unsuccessfully, I might add) we left. A little dejected - but still glad of the fresh air and freedom from classes. A complete underestimation of the cruelties of Southern California winter. Oh, you trixy snowy mountains you. Full of snow in MARCH!! March - really?
But being the tough girls that we were (did I mention we brought plenty of snacks?) we scoped out a great looking green hill to practice our Julie Andrews lyrics on. One such hill was found, and then the search for a road leading to it ensued. What did we find at the end of our road? Greenspot Farms: Open for tours and weddings. And Bees, apparently. Suddenly, the skies opened up, and California sought redemption in our eyes and we got a private tour - including petting two 2 3-week old horses (fouls?) and meeting a miniature horse couple, exploring a honey hive, eating fresh honey, triumphing a wicked hard hedge maze, and dominating a seesaw. These activities were followed shortly by a short hike up the green hill and singing happily.
Day 1 of Spring Break = massive success.