Saturday Part 2

After our trip to the park and beach we headed home for Baron's nap. As soon as he awoke we were out the door with the dog to go for a walk. Because it was already getting late we stayed close to home and just went to the path at the end of our street.

The spring run-off hasn't hit the river yet so we were able to walk along the rocks. Within a month or so the river a deep fast moving monster of a thing with debris galore from the mountains. That doesn't last too long though and then it levels out and we can jump in for a swim or tube ride.

There were fish bones everywhere from the onslaught of sock-eye salmon last summer. The eggs should be hatching soon but we didn't see any little baby fish yet.

We stepped on rocks to get onto small islands, Layla and I ended up with wet feet but no one fell in.

Here is the sign indicating our road, so if you're ever coming to visit it's Tuc Ul Nuit Road, also spelled Tuc El Nuit. The lake across from our house is Tuc El Nuit Lake.

Here is an apricot tree with it's spring blossoms.

It was a nice walk but nothing compared to our hike through the mountains on Sunday, which I have no pictures of.

We went up to White Lake but went a route we hadn't tried before. It was the most gorgeous scenery I have ever seen. It was a challenging hike with steep inclines and declines. We saw old bones of some large animal, a few small "white lakes" and all sorts of unique desert habitat. After about 90 minutes we realized we hadn't looped back yet and with both kids in tow (Baron in the sling held by Greg and Layla being carried by me much of the time) we decided it best we turn around. Layla was anxious to get that ice cream she had been promised. It was a gruelling hike but we made it. I am a bit sunburned and Baron is a tad rosy. We checked the map online when we got back and it said that trail was mainly for horses. It recommended not attempting this one on foot unless prepared for a full day hike. Alright, next time we'll check maps first. Baron loved the hike, he gibber-jabbered and kicked his legs the whole time. I don't regret it, it was the highlight of my last year here, Baron's birth aside. I can't describe the beauty and serenity of where we were. I am hoping to drag Curtis and Amy there while they are here later this week, but they don't know that yet.