Desert Trip

We just returned from a quick trip to the desert. We decided getting away for a few days sounded relaxing, and with my work starting to pick up, we knew that this might be our last chance for a while. We stayed a couple of nights at the Summer Lake Inn (http://www.summerlakeinn.com/). This is just south of Silver Lake, and North of Paisely. The day we arrived it was VERY windy. This kept us inside with warm soup, books, and movies. However, the next day was calmer, and we ventured out. We drove down through the Hart Mt. Antelope Refuge, and did a little bit of hiking. We saw 12 coyotes, 80 Antelope, 50-60 deer, and too many hawks and eagles to count.

The next day we went on to Klamath Falls. It was a very sunny, beautiful day. I lived in K. Falls for a year about 9 years ago, so it was fun to tour around and see how the place has changed. I showed Amy and Bryant my old apartment, my old school (OIT), and the Laundromat that I used to frequent. All were impressed and amazed.

Today we had a leisurely morning making our way back from K. Falls. After stopping for overpriced coffee, and under priced egg McMuffins we made the 3 hour drive back home with only one stop to feed Bryant. He did great the entire trip. He even seemed to enjoy his view out the rear window of the truck, watching the world go by. Here he is after one of our numerous stops for a feeding.

This last picture is our view outside the Summer Lake Inn. This was a fun, rustic place to stay. No cell service, or TV reception. A good place to enjoy the outdoors and catch up on some reading. Probably could have been a little cleaner, but we are hoping we caught them on a bad day, and neither one of us had the nerve to complain about it.

Last week Amy's mom Karen came over to our neck of the woods to spend a few days with Bryant. She came to witness the coos, smiles, and sneezes that only a grandparent could appreciate.

While she was here, Amy and I went out on our first childless date in several months. We had burgers at Deschutes Brewery followed by some glow in the dark cosmic bowling where I graciously let her win. I find that if you let your spouse win at the meaningless sports such as bowling, (is it even a sport?) it does great things for their self esteem and well being. For instance, Amy couldn't quit talking about her narrow victory for days. Anyways, I hope she doesn't take up golf.

Save meaningless games of bowling, life is pretty good here in Sisters. The first picture is the view out our living room window. OK, not really, but I did have to slam on the brakes to let this herd of elk cross the road a couple of mornings ago.