Friday, July 27, 2012

Discovery Park In Ballard Washington - July 22, 2012


Brenda's friend Sherry was in town and we decided to pick out a short hike for our Sunday morning. I pulled out my 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Of Seattle book and picked number 3. I had gone on this hike many years ago but didn't remember that much about it. Just saw there was a lighthouse and that nearby Ballard would be a great place for a brew afterwards.



Experimented with some wild flower shots. Bogie was into it that much, he really wanted to explore!


One of my blind over the shoulder shots, sometimes they work out.




We went around the lighthouse, Bogie wasn't allowed on the beach. It was quite pleasant!


Hanging out at an english pub in Ballard.


The table next to us had a super friendly lab named Crista!


Bogie and Crista hanging out and greeting the occasional passerby.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Introducing Brenda To Bridal Veil Falls & Lake Serene



Yesterday we decided to head up north to spend the day hiking the Bridal Veil Falls / Lake Serene trail. This turned out to be more challenging than I remembered and we covered almost 8 miles overall. The 4 miles that make up the Lake Serene route were tough and the payoff view at the end made it all worth it!


Going up the wooden stair platforms to the falls!


Here you can see both Brenda and Bogie embracing the cool mist of the falls!





So the falls trail is a 1 mile loop off of the main trail to Lake Serene. So here we start our journey to the lake!








It was a tough one and well worth it! Brenda made the trip to the store for some awesome hamburger fixings and we grilled them up. The burgers and beer were practically ambrosia!