Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Trip to Leavenworth with Wally

Wally and Bronka went on a trip to Leavenworth.   The weather was cooperating and they decided to take advantage.  Wally and Bronka have been friends for many years.  In fact, Wally knew Ake before he met Bronka.   Wally is an avid hiker.   Wally and his friend, Jerry, would invite Bronka on their hikes.  Bronka was also a good friend to Wally's wife, Bert.   She just loved Bronka.  Wally's wife passed away last year, so Wally and his friend, Jerry have have continued to hike and snowshoe with Bronka.   Wally is a wonderful person who takes such good care of Bronka.   If anything needs fixing at her home, Wally gets it done.  At 91 years of age, he is an amazing man, just like Bronka is amazing at 88.  They have plans to do lots of hikes and snowshoe hikes as well as backpack trips this year.  We look forward to going with them on some of those trips. 

Bronka standing by Icicle Creek

Wally standing by Icicle Creek

Bonka standing by Icicle Creek

Bronka on bridge to Enchantment Lakes

Beautiful Icicle Creek

Ice on trail to Enchantment Lakes
 

Salmon incubator trays used by the Dept. of Interior


Previous hotel owner blowing his horn.  His son now runs the hotel.

 


Bronka chatting with the horn blower on the second day.
He also sat and chatted with them on the first day.

Taken at the old gold mining town of Liberty.

Town of Liberty

Town of Liberty

Sign at entrance to shopping area.

Shopping area of Leavenworth
 
 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Hike on Levy With My Daughter and Grandchildren

Bronka joined us on the levy with my daughter, Kristina, who was visiting from Virginia.  Her children, Jacob, 7 and Zachary, 5.  Also, my two grandchildren, Eli, 11 and Ethan 6, joined their cousins.  It is always fun throwing rocks in the Nisqually River.

Bronka with our daughter, Kristina, our grandchildren, Zachary,
Jacob, Ethan and Eli


Bronka with our daughter, Kristina

Grandson Eli and Bronka

Bronka with our grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob