The celebration of my temporary hiatus from being a student began yesterday with a trip to Crater Lake. We loaded up the entire clan and drove down I-5 until Roseburg and then slipped over to the scenic route and finished the rest of the trek via the scenic-by-way along the Umpqua River. It was so beautiful.
We arrived at Crater Lake about noon and grabbed some over-priced lunch before hiking about and generally enjoying the beauty that mother nature had on display.
After hiking around the lodge area we headed back to Rim Road for some sightseeing via car.
We got out to do a little hike to see the Pinnacles. Well worth it, even if the mosquitoes where the size of our heads and thirsty for blood!
We continued around the drive until we couldn't go any farther. Exhausted you ask? Nope:
Snow! In July? What does one do when you are blocked by snow in July?
Luckily we had the kids along to show us.
While they were playing, I took the opportunity to work on my modeling career.
Finally, it was time to think about heading back on the 3+ hour drive home. A dog's bladder can only survive so long, especially where everyone you count on to give bathroom breaks is currently in the car with you. So we hit the road and headed back for home. Of course, we got a little distracted along the way.
If this sign looks familiar to you, and you can't tell why, it's because it has graced this blog before. Sean introduced me to this feast of Americana last summer when we went on our Redwoods trip. You know how sometimes you remember things as better being better than they really are? Well, that was not the case here! Delicious as expected.
Except the clientele has really gone down hill. Just look at the hoodlums hanging around.
With full bellies we headed home and called it a successful day! Mission accomplished for Day 1 of "Get the fun on."
Wonder what I'll do for a follow up today!
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