Monday, July 27, 2020

Friday 7/24 at Timberline

Today we just hung out at Timberline Lodge. Another bright sunny day but still cool, only in the 60s. Leisurely breakfast in the hotel dining room, then a walk around the lodge admiring the view and wild flowers.

There is still skiing here on a patch of remaining snow halfway up the mountain. Lots of skiers! There is also a busy "bike park". Any kind of equipment you want is available for rent. There are also many serious hikers doing some long distances on the Pacific Crest Trail which runs right through here.  We visited with a group from Utah who had just completed an 8 day trip on the trail!

We spent some quiet time this morning sitting in the sun on the patio reading our books. Then a light lunch from our cooler. After lunch Sam had her siesta while I hiked 2.5 miles on the PCT, which was awesome!

A very good and VERY expensive dinner in the hotel dining room. This evening we watch the Mariners on TV; their first game of this shortened season.

This old hotel is charming! Our only complaint is that the rooms are very small. Its hard to move around!

Tomorrow we head down to the Gorge and end in The Dalles.














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