Remember the spring of 2020? It was a weird time. Both of us moved back in with our parents. Neither of us had jobs. Sam was creating video games with his brother and hosting fermentation workshops. Bethany was trying to become a freelance writer and keep up with her sister on hikes. Bethany’s aunt suggested that we might share similar interests so Bethany messaged Sam on Instagram. We decided to meet up for a hike in the Belknap Range. Despite showing up very late, Sam waited for Bethany to arrive at the trailhead and the rest is history! Early hike/date escapades included Pepper tangling with a porcupine which required a trip to the emergency vet, getting lost on Square Ledge, eating beech leaves, forgetting water for the camping trip and the usual sunburns, scrapes and cuts. Through the ups and downs, it all worked out and we are miraculously still together and ready for many adventures to come!