Hike to Rampart Ridge on Tuesday, June 3, 2014

On Tuesday, June 3, Bronka joined me and Ted on a hike to Rampart Ridge.    We started from Longmire about 10:15 a.m.   It was a surprisingly cloudy day, as we thought it was going to be sunny!  But cloudy good to hike in.  We hiked to the high point, but could not see the mountain.  We had a nice lunch at the rock lookout and then headed down and took the loop trail.  It was such a beautiful hike.  Bronka and I spotted a huge cedar tree.  It was amazingly large.  As always, we marveled at the beauty surrounding us.

Bronka shared with us her recent trip with Wally to Spokane.  They visited friends of Wally's.  Bronka had such a nice visit with them.  They also took a trip to Coulee Dam and went on a tour.  Bronka really enjoyed it and said she learned so much.

Bronka is getting ready for a visit from her nephew and his family who are arriving from Israel.  They just plan to spend a couple of days with her on Thursday and Friday.   She is so looking forward to seeing them.

Bronka and Ted getting ready for the hike.

Bright green!

Ted walking through a misty forest.

Taking a break at the high point of Rampart Ridge.  

No Mt. Rainier view today.

Bronka and me!

Huge cedar tree!

Bronka next to the big cedar tree.