The forecast said rain. The day dawned with beautiful sunshine in the valley.
We didn’t have rain or much sunshine on Marys Peak, the highest point in Oregon’s Coastal Range with an elevation over 4,000 feet.
We were up in the clouds, hiking in 40 degree weather.
Lola always ends up carrying something during the hike (and trying to pawn it off on me). Sticks. Rocks. Flowers. Branches.
Today she carried a snowball for miles.
Twenty-eight of us hiked this adventure (two new families joined a hodge-podge of previous hikers).
One of my children was the advance guard, not waiting for adults, and almost lost his privilege to come on hikes.
One of my children was dragging her feet way back in the rear of the company and didn’t ever want to hike again.
One of my children had equipment issues—he wore sandals and froze his feet—and almost quit the hike halfway through.
One of my children had a fit of frustration in the middle of the hike and said he didn’t want to hike in the first place.
It was wonderful.
School today consisted of lessons in perseverance, personal responsibility, preparation, obedience, and good sportsmanship.
Who needs a desk?
Your scenery is absolutely gorgeous, and your hikes inspiring. Years ago I used to do this with a friend, I've feeling like we should again :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes many lessons are learnt on these hikes