Posted By auntie on March 20, 2019

1 miles; North Stonington, CT

It’s been a while since I was able to get up here for the Equinox celebration in my town. Glad I got back to it. It’s always a strangely thrilling experience hiking up in the dark, and this year we had a full moon, too.

Morris Dancer and Full Moon

It was darned cold this morning, but thankfully no snow or ice, and despite the full moon, I still needed the flashlight on my cellphone to navigate the trail.

The Westerly Morris Men

Not sure why this troop is all men. Is it a Thing? Are ladies allowed to join? The musicians (concertina and penny whistle) were ladies. [Ed. yes, it’s a Thing, at least in the UK, according to this 2011 Telegraph article: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8469817/Morris-men-must-allow-in-morris-women-but-not-to-dance.html]

Here is their first dance. They did several more before we all trooped back down the hill.

Track (click for details)

You can find out more about the Westerly Morris Men from their website. As always, click the image above for details about this hike and to download the gps track.

Categories: CFPA Trails, Connecticut, Walks and Hikes
Tags: 2 miles or less, CT, North Stonington CT