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September 13, 2005
The Great Northwest - Part 4 (3)
Lost Lake
Lost Lake
We drove to Lost Lake on a narrow dirt road through the mountains. Some would call the views breathtaking...others might not.
After a brief picnic lunch, Karen and I took the hike around the lake. It started as just a desire to go to the end of the lake to see Mt. Hood. But soon we had decided to trudge on to find a new hidden cove or giant fallen tree. (The trees at Lost Lake are majestic and enormous.) We stopped on a dock at a still part of the lake and Francesca pointed out creatures that might have been some sort of salamander. They were like long frogs swimming/scooting along the floor of the lake.
Sophia Fishes
Sophia fished with Grandpa, Scooter and Emma. Although I doubt that Grandpa would call it fishing.
Grandma and Scooter Feeding the Birds
My two favorite moments of the camping trip happened on the last day. Early that morning was quite cold. I sat by the fire reading. Francesca walked up and asked, "What doing, Daddy?" "I'm reading and watching the fire," I replied. She climbed up into my lap, laid her head back and watched the fire for several minutes while I read.
The other was toward the end of our last walk along Lost Creek. As we were headed back Sophia asked, "Can I hold your hand." (I realize the days of a child wanting to hold a parent's hand are limited.) I reached out my hand and we walked toward the packed car.
Mount Hood
Posted by Rich at September 13, 2005 11:36 AM
Comments
I've been enjoying your recent entries, Rich, even if I haven't been commenting. I hope to see you next time you're up!
Posted by: J.D. at September 14, 2005 12:19 PM
I just, um, "obtained" some Bonnie Prince Billy based on your recommendation on the right, there. It's growing on me. Each song sounds better than the last! Now I need to make a mix with this, John Wayne Grady, and Joanna Newsom...
Posted by: J.D. at September 14, 2005 2:27 PM
Thanks J.D. Next time we're up I'm sure we'll see you. This trip was such a whirlwind through Portland that we were really only there 2 evenings-- one at the end
Bonnie Prince Billy aka Will Oldham writes some fantastic songs. His song "I see a Darkness" from his album of the same name (covered by Johnny Cash on his last album) is one of my favorites.
Posted by: Rich at September 14, 2005 3:29 PM
