- WRIGHT'S LAKE - DAY 5

- WRIGHT'S LAKE - DAY 4

- WRIGHT'S LAKE - DAY 3

Early morning view of the lake as we start our hike.

We thought it was an easy one mile hike to Enchanted Pool (a place not on the map that Eduardo heard about and wanted to find).

Eduardo and Steve, thinking they're just going for a little jaunt before they head out this afternoon on an overnight hike to Grouse Lake.

We hiked, and hiked and hiked, wondered if we were lost, and then.....

came upon the most beautiful, secluded pool and waterfall. Enchanted Pool. It was gorgeous. Well worth the 7 mile round trip hike!

The guys climbed up on the rock and then wondered how they were going to get down!

Everyone was pretty tired when we got back to our campsite. Our feet hurt and I had blisters where I've never had blisters!

Eduardo and Steve, soaking their feet before they pack it up and carry huge packs on their "real" hike.

Saying goodbye to Eduardo and Steve.

As if 7 miles weren't enough for 1 day, Kurt and I walked around Dark Lake later in the evening - approximately 1 mile. Beautiful. We'll come back and fish here tomorrow.

Kurt fished for about an hour tonight while I made dinner. He didn't catch anything again this year :(

- WRIGHT'S LAKE - DAY 2

We got up early this morning and finished setting up camp. We're not roughing it too much this week. I had to bring our portable solar shower.

Here's the view of the sky from the shower.

We went on a 1 mile walk around the lake on the loop trail. The wildflowers were beautiful and there were butterflies everywhere. I love being out in nature.

This photo was taken from a bridge. This is one of the streams that feed into Wright's Lake. We love taking the kayaks up this stream.

Eduardo Jiron and Steve Brown joined us for a couple of days. Eduardo works with Kurt and Steve, a pilot for Southwest, is Eduardo's neighbor. It was fun to have them there, especially when they did the dishes after dinner!

- WRIGHT'S LAKE - DAY 1

Today after church we drove to Wright's Lake for a few days of camping, hiking, kayaking, biking and relaxing. We arrived at about 6:30 p.m., set up our tent and threw some tin foil dinners on the fire. We were asleep by 9 p.m. Tomorrow the fun begins!!!

- GETTING READY TO GO

Today we spent the day packing and loading the 4-Runner and Kurt's truck for our camping trip at Wright's Lake. We'll drive up tomorrow after church and stay until Thursday afternoon. We have been looking forward to this camping trip since we reserved our site in January. I'll update my blog when we get back.

Kayaks and bikes are ready to go!

Kurt's like a kid in a candy shop with his new camping table.