Pruning

Two weeks ago during morning runs I enjoyed watching the annual tree-pruning around Lac Leman, aka Lake Geneva (thanks Nana Calder for babysitting so I could go during daylight). These guys are so fast and efficient. It really was entertaining to see the progress they made each day.
I love these trees along the lake front. They run next to the walking path on the lake and also across the street. The bark is spectacular and camo-like and they are very full during the spring/summer. I have no clue what kind they are, but they are beautiful.

Before

During

(This picture doesn't do justice. The guys must have been on morning break. Usually there are a few guys harnessed in each trees, a couple pruning from below and several on the ground gathering the trimmings and loading them into strategically placed dumpsters. They run like a well-oiled machine.)

After

P.S. And if you were wondering, I finally started running post-pregnancy about 3 weeks ago. I've gone off and on and it feels good to get out...but I can't lie- It's really discouraging to see how much slower I am. I'm definitely out of shape and have a long way to go. I think I would run more if I were in better shape, but then again, not running won't get me back into shape either...