"I am living here in the wilderness of Calabria, far removed from all human habitation. There are some brethren here with me, some of whom are very well educated, and they are keeping assiduous watch for their Lord, so as to open to Him at once when He knocks." St. Bruno
For the most part, my hikes are in solitude. I came across this painted stone on my hike this morning and mused on the thought of God's natural beauty found while hiking, but also that man can contribute too.