rock climbing – Surprised By Joy

Photos of the Week: Sept 3

September 3, 2022Posted in Photo of the weekTagged capital hill steps, north cascades, photographs, rock climbing28 Comments

“Buy the ticket, take the ride.” – Hunter S. Thompson

We drove out to the North Cascades again last weekend and enjoyed some great scenery and more horse rides.

And then continued with horse rides once we got home.

Bouldering as a birthday present – one of Miss O’s picks that was a really fun!

Wildlife – a deer, some micro mini cows (from the North Cascades) and a squirrel enjoying the last of the plums in our yard.

Lake Union from the top of the Capital Hill steps which wraps up the view of our week. How was yours?

Photos of the Week: July 2

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022Posted in Photo of the weekTagged photographs, rock climbing31 Comments

“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling alive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

Nothing like the feel of sand between the toes!

Miss O did rock climbing camp this week. I can’t describe how much I love seeing her climb at the gym I’ve climbed at for years – the first indoor rock climbing gym in the US! (She’s not in the middle picture but I think that’s the most impressive wall at this gym.)