Hike at Pack Forest on 1-28-14

Bronka joined Ted and me on a hike to Pack Forest.  It was a beautiful day that we took advantage of to walk our dogs.   It is a place we frequent, especially when the weather is not good in Ashford.

Bronka, Ted, doggies Polly and Buster

Me, Ted and doggies

Two very happy doggies

Bronka and Ted coming down from Bethel Rock

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

 

 

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

 

Hike With the Monday Group at Paradise, Monday, January 6, 2014

Had an amazing day at Mt. Rainier hiking Edith Basin.  We had so much fun.  Great ladies in beautiful surroundings, so blessed to be here.  

 

 

 

 

Me, Carol W., Bronka, Carol E. and Ealane

 

 

Bronka with Carol Wright and Ealane

 

 

 

 

Bronka with me and Ealane

 

 

Beautiful day at Mt. Rainier

 

 

 

 

Victory hike!  On an awesome day!

Hike on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes

 

 

On Saturday, January 4, Bronka and I decided to go on a hike from Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes.   It was a beautiful, sunny, but cold day.    Bronka and I did not take our snowshoes, but used our micro spikes as the snow level was low. 

 

 

After having a small snack at the frozen lake, we headed back and ran into a couple who recognized Bronka from when she had summated Mt. Rainier over 10 years ago.    We had a nice conversation with Wayne and Roxanne Lieb.   What a nice couple.    They asked if I would take a picture of them with Bronka, which I did.      Hopefully, we will get to see them again. 

 

 

 

 

New friends, Wayne and Roxanne Lieb

 

 

Hike to Carter Falls With Monday Group, on November 25, 2013

Our Monday group, Bronka, Carol W. and Carol L. on a hike to Carter Falls from Longmire in Mt. Rainier.  It was a great hike with amazing ladies. 

 

Carol W., Bronka and Carol L.

 

 

 

 

Bronka, Carol L. and Carol W.

 

Me, Bronka and Carol L. at Carter Falls

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful Mt. Rainier

  

Carol and Bronka crossing log bridge

 

 

 

Beautiful Carter Falls

Hike to Glacier Vista and West Lake on Friday, October 25, 2013

On Friday, October 25, Me, Bronka , Wally  and my doggie, Buster, went on a hike to Glacier Vista.  This was the first time I had ever hiked there and it is one of the most beautiful hikes I have been on. There was an amazing view of Mt. Rainier.    Bronka, Wally and I had lunch there.     Then we hiked down to West Lake which was another mile from Glacier Vista.    It was an amazing, beautiful day with great friends.

Bronka, Wally and doggie, Buster on the trail

 

Bronka and Wally hiking the steep trail.

 

Lunch at Glacier Vista.

 

Bronka, Buster and Me!

 

Bronka and Wally

 

 

 

Bronka and Wally at West Lake

 

Beautiful West Lake