alaska–more of day 3

 

After hiking to Thunderbird Falls, we made our way to Eklutna Lake.  Although the day was overcast, the scenery was worth the short trek to the water.

    eklutna lakeside

 

    driftwood

 

    taking a break

 

                                                                                                ready to row

 

overcast peaks

 

the adventure continues . . .

glenda

 

 

alaska–day 3

 

After the “light” adventure up to Rainbow Ridge on day 2, the next morning found us with cramping quads, screamin’ calves, and aching feet.  Mama Stacey was on a practice run for the upcoming Mount Marathon race held on the 4th of July (she finished well, without injury);  so we took the kids and the dog for a hike up to Thunderbird Falls.  

   leo, the driver

 

 

            trail to the falls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  watch your step

                        thunderbird falls

over the ravine

 

more to come . . .

glenda

alaska–day 2

 

I just spent an awesome week in Alaska with a dear friend, my brother, and his family.  My bro is a great tour guide and he holds a wealth of information about the area surrounding Anchorage.  In the next several posts I will be sharing some pictures of the adventures we experienced.  Thanks again Russ, Stacey and kids, and Sonja for such a great week!

Arriving on Monday after a long plane ride, we had dinner and got settled in at my brother’s house.  The next morning, we set out for a “light” day of hiking up to Rainbow Ridge.  We used hands, feet, hiking poles, rocks, trees, our behinds . . . anything to help us make our way up and down the trail.  Although it was a strenuous trek, the view from the top (or in my case, near the top) was spectacular . . .

  trailhead

 

trail to the ridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 my stopping point

 

     careful descent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 friend on the edge

 

 

 

 

bro on the lookout

 

 

 

more later . . .

glenda

foundations

 

I  recently spent time with family and friends in St. Louis.  As we explored the city again, I took several shots of various structures with architectural interest.  Although I didn’t capture the foundations of each, I know that they are somewhat sound . . . otherwise the buildings  would not still be standing.  Some have been around only a short while, and time will tell if their underpinnings are truly reliable.  Other foundations have stood the test of time, and they continue to solidly bear the weight of stones, mortar, and metal.

a wise person builds their house on the rock, not on sand . . .

Matthew 7:24-27

glenda

sunnin’

 

Hope your weekend went well . . .

I’ve just been hanging out with a few friends and enjoying the sunny weather.  This big boy (aptly named “Cadillac” because he is as big as one) was out sunnin’ when J & S took us on a little field trip to the alligator pond . . .

I was a little nervous for some fledgling egrets . . . their nest was teetering precariously above the water.  If one of those fuzzy-ugly chicks had fallen in the water, it would have been snack time!  They managed to hang on, at least while we were there.

No one had to worry about me crossing over into the forbidden zone!  I kinda got the creeps just standing outside the fence.  Thanks J & S for the excursion to gator country.

summertime in the South,

glenda

watermelon days

 

Summer is here . . . and it was showing off in a burst of juicy red as I cut into a huge ripe watermelon today.  A small friend helped me to show it off to you . . .

Let the goodness run down your face . . . savor the days . . .

 

be full of compassion and good fruits . . .

James 3:17

glenda

beached again

 

Feel the sun warm on your skin.  Watch the birds as they dive and peck and scrounge.  Dig your toes into the cool sand. Listen to the waves as they break into song.  Let your body relax with a deep sigh.

In this moment, just be . . .

 

enjoy the scenery along the way . . .

glenda