I'll try to get a few more pics on this morning before we head out. I worked a couple hours last night on the previous post. And just when I was ready to publish it, a glich happened in the wifi connection (again). So I went to bed. But fortunately, the blogger had automatically saved the draft and I was able to recover it this morning. Thus, the previous post dated this morning, but sounding as if it was written at night.
We were a bit frustrated with the lodge we stayed at in Chemult. So we made reservations for a Quality Inn in Klamath Falls, which is where we stayed last night and where we are currently. Mom and I were so worn out by our hike back up the hill from the lake that we didn't even go upstairs to the room before eating (next door) at the Chinese restaurant. Food was okay. But the service was fast and we were back to our room promptly.
Well, here are some picks from Mom & my adventure down to the lake, around & back up (bw stayed at the lodge and read for her disseration):
This was actually taken on our way back UP the hill. But it shows some of the trail; so I put it here at the beginning.
One of the first features they showed us was this below: "The Devil's Backbone," which was formed by a crack in the original volcanoes which allowed lava to rise and cool slowly making it much harder than the surrounding laval. So when the mountain imploded, these firmer walls remained.
This next one is one of many shots I took of the "Phantom Ship," an island formation that also resulted from a crack in the original volcanoes.
After it was all over, we made it to the top (below). The sign behind us says it should take about 30 minutes to get down (we did not time that one). And it should take 40 minutes getting back up. Well, it took us 46 minutes (yes, we timed it). So we were pretty proud of ourselves. Mom's heart acted a little fussy right at the start. But then it calmed down and we made it with several brief stops along the way. As usual, Mom got there before I did. But I was just a couple steps behind her. When we get home, I'll put the rest of the pics on webshots.
4 comments:
Good pics, pop. I especially like the super-touristy one of you. Lol. no, but really, the scenery is great! Good shots.
Great pics! Love the ones of grandma! :) Wish we were there to enjoy the wonders of Crater Lake and the fun of family! -S
Chica,
If you are referring to the pic with Grandma & me in front of the sign... the one where I'm wearing my hat and camera and water bottle and jackets... Well I took some of Grandma's load so that she would have less weight to carry. Does that explain the "touristy" look?
Glad you liked it!
Lol - I can tell you're helping her out with her stuff... yes, it explains the look... but it's still funny... you have to admit.
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