Monday, December 26, 2011

Northwest



After an extremely busy year Sara and I are in the midst of a few weeks off together.  It's great to have the time to enjoy slow mornings together.  Sipping coffee, checking email, and listening to NPR.  After a year spent all over the world this is paradise.

Last week we packed the car up and headed towards Oregon to explore a part of the country we've never been to.  We found good beer, a little bit of snow, and most importantly some time to relax.

McCloud, CA in the shadows of Shasta.
We started the trip with a walk up Mt. Shasta.  Rainbow socks not required but recommended.  Not a lot snow but some great views and plenty of snow art (snart) opportunities.






In Oregon we found some snow and made a few turns on Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood.  We loved Bend and Ashland but it's great to be home!

Rainbow over Bend

Outside Ashland

Big Hood


Cheers to vacation!
Ski ~ 2