We have always enjoyed celebrating New Years Day even more than celebrating New Years Eve. When I was younger, I tried to start the new year with a dawn nature hike. Lately that’s been harder to do, but this year we managed to get out to a trail by mid-morning. The trail we chose started in Umatac Bay and followed the coast line to the south. We didn’t actually travel very far – we got distracted by hermit crabs and coconuts and the incredible scenery. There will be other days for long, vigorous hikes. This hike along the coast was the perfect introduction to our new home.