"The desert would be interesting," Nell said, "and stargazing is fun, but this is better."

No trees in a desert, that was for sure.

She smiled up at him, squeezing his hand and leaning into him a little. "This is much better and perfect for a birthday trip."

The leaning and handholding weren't the most conducive for hiking, but at the start of a hike they were much more conducive for just being able to stretch up and kiss him. Which she did.