Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Blanca Lake/ WA






About 100 miles east of Seattle we found our way to a trail head that would try our physical endurance and dazzle the mind. The hike took about 7 hours round trip to make an 11mile trek through a wondrous mountain forest leading to a green lake fueled purely by snow melt. Getting there was rigorous, as we had to ascend consistently for three hours, achieving a total altitude gain of 4300 ft. The payoff however was well worth the effort.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

great pictures. it always amazes me when it is 90 degrees at the bottom of the mountain and there is snow at the top. good job climbing! love and miss you.....mom

Brian Murray said...

This is awesome guys! Good luck in your travels beyond Seattle. I have a cousin in N. California in Mendocino county if you need a place to crash at. Pil and I send our best and can't wait to see the two of you again.

Willow said...

So fun to have you guys stay with us and see the wonderful pictures again!! Can't wait to read where your adventures take you next. Miss you already...W&G&Baby

Alexa said...

saWow... awesome. I hope you remembered not to eat the yellow snow. Can't wait to see where you stop off next. It's Sunday... phone call night! I'll talk to you both later.

Unknown said...

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Willow said...

Its about time for another update. How's the Oregon Coast!?!?! We had a blast hanging with you last week, thanks for everything. All our family and friends think you both are wonderful. Brendan, this book is really good... its messin with me a bit in a great way, we'll definitely have to talk about after you read it. I'll mail it off as soon as you get an address. Be safe, Be Cool, Be Nerds too!

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Mom and Dad Gonzalez said...

Que aventura! Mira, quiza somos los primeros cubanos escribiendo en un blog. Muchos besos!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the pictures. I am super happy for you both. Enjoy your travels and I can't wait to see more pictures.

Mom and Dad Gonzalez said...

Hey guys, Alexa signed us up, the trip is really "love" and "adventure", keep sending pictures. We are so praud of you guys.Drive Safely!!!. PLEASE!!! WE miss you and love you.Mom and Dad.

Anonymous said...

hi guys! i am so impressed by all of your pictures. i'm glad you're having such an amazing trip!!
miss you