Don and I are staying in the best area of Tokyo (at least we think so!): Tsukiji, home of the world's largest fish market. We love to traipse around and enjoy the shops, the people, the parks, the cute dogs (many people have little adorable dogs), the coffee [...]
Autumn Can't believe this is our backyard! Our condo sits looking at this beautiful park. Rick and I still take a deep breath in every time we open the door to our condo and say, "God, I can't believe we live here!" Photos from this evening's walk around Green Lake.
Summer time is my favorite of all seasons. It comes after so much anticipation and seems to be over in no time at all. Included in this email are some of my favorite photos from this summer, including some from this past weekend in Cle Elum and Roslyn. I truly [...]
Snow Lake is special, a perfect hike. Today we hiked 7.2 miles to Snow Lake and gained an altitude of 1,800 feet. The trail goes through old growth forest and there was still snow in some higher areas. A friend went up a few weeks ago and reported there was [...]
I will heartily declare Grizzly Peak as my favorite Oregon hike. While the above is an entirely true statement, I should also add that I have not done much hiking in Oregon! So for the time being, Grizzly Peak wins out. Rick and I did the same hike last year [...]
