Portland, Day #3

[bjarvis]

We survived St. Helens!

The trek up to the park was exceedingly scenic: St. Helens even obliged us with a puff of steam just at the point where we were best positioned for photos.

The lava tube walk was awesome... 1.75 miles of alternating walking, climbing, falling stumbling and occasionally even jogging in a cave averaging the dimensions of a subway tunnel. Thanks to the nuclear-powered flash of my digital camera, I have over 100 photos of the hike through the tunnel, the surface hike back to the car and various scenic spots along the drive there & back. All will be posted when I'm back in DC in another 9 days or so.

We largely vegetated at home the rest of the afternoon and evening. The heat has been horrid: mid 90s F although with low humidity. I've done my best to stay out of direct sunlight with some success so I'm not sunburnt but the heat does cripple my ability to think or move effectively.

Comments

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

It's gonna be a hot one today here in Seattle. Upper 80's to low 90's is expected, and just in time for Pride this morning too.

At almost 8:30 am, it's already 67 Degrees outside.

*remembers to pack the sunscreen*

What don't you find in Ape Cave?

[(Anonymous)]

Apes! Or so the graffiti pointed out, when Greg and I hiked it a few years ago (our consolation prize being being unable to hike to summit of Mount St Helens). I loved it, it's definitely the most unusual hike I ever did, and one of the best. Jeff

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a good time. I still make people cringe when I tell my stories of the 1980 eruption and all that ash!

[bearfaced.livejournal.com]

Sounds like an awesome place to visit. Looking forward to seeing the photos !