On the hottest day on record in western WA, we headed up to Mt. Baker. At over 5,000 feet it was still in the high 80's! It was a beautiful day and perfect for a drive. Ralph had been skiing there many years ago, but had never been past the ski area. Pam had never been there! The wildflowers were in bloom and the mountains were spectacular. We stopped to see Nooksak Falls and the Nooksak River. Picture Lake is right by the ski area and then the end of the road is Artist Point where the views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan are picture perfect! Cookie enjoyed the ride and a picnic lunch while viewing the wildflowers and mountains. We came back on Chuckanut Drive from Bellingham. It had been years since we had been on that road and the trees sure have grown and block most of the view now. One of the neat restaurants, Oyster Creek Inn, has unfortunately gone out of business.
Ralph's only appoinment this week was for lab work. The only result we know is his anticoagulation is now at 2.5, which was the target. He is just tired all the time and he and Cookie enjoy their afternoon naps together! We won't know much more until after Aug. 10.
Afternoon "siesta"
Nooksak Falls
Our picnic lunch view
Picture Lake with Mt. Shuksan
Mt. Baker
Mt. Shuksan
Cascade Mountains
1 comment:
Nice pictures. Sounds like a fun day. It's supposed to be over 100 here next 3 days, think we will head up into the mountains too.
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