GOAL MET!

Our 2.2 mile Christmas Eve morning walk was a great success. M did very well and finished strong. It was the most beautiful morning we could have asked for. Ben stayed behind ready to roll if we needed a golf cart pick up. But nope! This guy was a BEAST!

Here are some pics:
Before the walk

One of our rest stops
(we are so lucky Four Seasons has many benches around the loop for a quick rest and hydration)

Taking another rest

Final rest before the last leg

HE DID IT!!!!!!


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