1 - Crater Lake. This fantastic lake, which took us about 2 hours out of our way, is currently accessible only to those crazy enough to drive through a maze with 20-foot snow drifts that take you through a long and winding canyon with no place to possibly turn around. We were afraid we wouldn't even catch a glimpse of the lake once we "arrived" at the viewpoint but after the BK initiated a successful scouting mission over the top of an icy embankment, we took the LG out of the car, wrapped him in swaddling clothes to protect him from the biting wind gusts and climbed over the embankment for a 30-second glimpse.
2 - Roadside fun. Pregnant lady has to stop every 90 minutes to walk around to prevent blood clots and death. This can really put a kink in the arrival times set out by the GPS, but makes for some relaxing pit stops and good people watching. The LG enjoyed stick collecting and tree climbing at the Rest Areas where we also changed him into freshy freshies as we like to say, ate lunch, and got in some interesting reading in the bathroom stalls. We also stopped at a lot of scenic points, one of which was near Mt. Shasta.
3 - Catch up with family. We were able to see one of my favorite aunts in San Francisco, as well as some uncles and and aunt I haven't seen in years. Always a good time to hear stories about my dad that he has likely intentionally kept under the radar. In LA, we got to stay with my brother and his adorable family. We went to the park, the train graveyard, the beach and generally just lazed around and let the kids run wild. I forgot to mention that our little LA trip started with the LG puking all over the back of the car 5 minutes before arriving at my brother's place, and ended with my nephew puking all over his favorite blanket (now destined for a burial ceremony) at 4am before we took off at 6am. Good times.
4 - Sunshine. If you are going to tour the west coast from top to bottom in a car with no air conditioning, at least we picked the right time of year. As vampires up here in the north, it took us a few days to adjust to the constant stream of vitamin D into our systems, but 75 and sunny is a good way to spend 2 weeks. Stay tuned for more highlights from week 2.
5 comments:
Oh you really are a sucker for a punishment. You are BRAVE. Hope you had fun!
How fun! What a great road trip. Mt. Shasta - I haven't heard that name for a long time. It isn't too far from where my fam used to live in CA. You were a good girl to remember your 90 minute walking breaks. Can't wait for week two!
So glad you are home safe and sound. You'll think twice before putting yourself through such harsh and unusual punishment, won't you? Enjoyed seeing the cute cousin togetherness. Much Love!
So that's where you've been! We need a playdate. And you'll be thankful to hear, I currently have no children in the habit of throwing food on the floor. Right now it is just the meal time comedy routine that is getting my goat.
Sounds like a blast. You guys are quite adventurous to be finding Crater Lake this time of you. Loved the picture. Can't wait to hear/read about week 2.
We need to get together before baby #2 arrives.
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