Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Lassen National Park 2008

We hiked Mt. Lassen Volcano on September 5, 2008. Steven takes annual hikes with his class each year within the first 3 weeks of the new school year beginning. This year, we hiked with 63 5th graders, 7 of whom have special needs. Everyone was at the peak within 1-1/2 hours! It was an incredible day... As you can see from the photos, the sky was clear as a bell and the temperature comfortable through the hike. There was a little breeze (just enough to keep us cool) and the sun brightly shining! It was a great lesson learned by all -- Never give up, no matter how hard something might seem...

New Discovery...


Steven and I spent some time recently at a newly discovered hot spring that we were told about by a friend of ours. It is a place where silence is golden and I found my reset button! We soaked in the mineral water and lounged near the pool most of the day discovering that being quiet is one of the best ways to rejuvenate ones soul. I found myself energized and yet, at the very same time, deeply relaxed. We fixed our meals in the community kitchen, sipped wine and enjoyed mingling with others while preparing our meals. It is a truly enjoyable and unique place!