Off Together For Just A Bit

We just returned from a couple of days spent camping and hiking on Mt. Rainier It was absolutely gorgeous weather and we hiked up above Paradise in the lingering snowfields of the early summer. I think that this was actually good for the rehab on my hamstring; so much so that I plan on soloing the snowfields again next weekend after I drop the kids off at PDX. We ran into our friend Ranger Barrett Frobose again! When we lasted parted, he was heading off to bigger and better things, so imagine my surprise when he turned up again. It seems that he has worked his way up to Lead Interpreter at Ohanapekosh as well as being frocked as a Supervisor. None of this surprises me, of course; the first time we met him I was immediatley impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, maturity, and communications ability. There was no doubt in my mind that his potential would only be bounded by his ambition and this has apparently been borne out by recent events. Well, it looks like we shall enjoy his company for a few more years as a result. This was the best two days that John, Victoria and I have spent together. We spent the time enjoying the peaceful beauty of the forest and mountains, talking about life, and genuinely enjoying just being together. All of that and having the quite twilight hours to dwell in the halls of my dreams. Priceless, 'nuf said...b

[Listening to: The First Cut Is the Deepest - Sheryl Crow - The Very Best of Sheryl Crow (03:47)]