8th Mountain Adventure

     Our 8th Tuesday together was spent missing our crazy Aunt, who had fled to Canada in order to attend the famous Canadian Blueberry Festival. Though we missed her dearly, we challenged ourselves with an incredibly difficult, but reasonably distanced, hike, the peak of which was the delicious-sounding Pancake Rocks.

      After a late night, a very early morning, and a miscommunication concerning the location of the trail, we discovered the trail head at last. It was a steep climb, with menacing switchbacks and precarious rock formations, culminating in a brisk walk to the edge of the mountain. We took a small detour to climb a small waterfall and pose on the dam beneath it.

     To entertain ourselves, we found an entirely new treasure-trove of expletives, explored the range of Ubbi-dubbi, and stared into the depths of a blue sky spattered with rolling white clouds. Ultimately, we found ourselves at the top of the ridge overlooking the valley as it unfolded below us.

     We perched upon the pancake rocks and marveled- it was so pristine. Many pictures were taken, and many laughs were had. From our feet to Devi's sad sock adventure, we passed much time among the pancake rocks. How sad, to leave such a place, without the company of Katie. We carried her in our hearts, and found her on our way back down. Pictured, you will see her heart in the form of a rock, welcoming us back down the mountain.

     As promised, the three of us ventured onto a social trail near the end of our hike. We stumbled upon a small campground, hinting of Hobbit life on the hill. Further down was a small stream trickling down the heavy rock formations that jutted from the body of the mountain. Pipes were strung along its length, and their purpose has yet to be precisely determined. But it made a magical (and dangerous) adventure that warms my heart to think of.

     Documented by Devi's camera, here are a few of the photos taken from our endeavor to Maja Falls and the Horsethief Trail:

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And with love, and some nausea, we made the long trek home. Until the next Tuesday...