Well, it is a rainforest. So what else should we expect? Besides, if it wasn't raining in the rainforest, it just wouldn't look right, now would it? That being the case, today the rainforest looks perfect, because it hasn't stopped raining since...since we got here, pretty much. But that hasn't dampened our spirits. We hiked about 4.5 miles this morning through this temperate rainforest, seeing all manner of spruce, cedar, fern, and other water loving vegetation. It's amazing to think that for every inch of rainfall we get in Tucson annually, here they get a foot. That's right: they average 12 feet a year in precipitation! It's very cool to watch the clouds/fog drift across the lake and through the moutains as the rain moves from mist to downpour back to mist again. Besides the hike, it makes for a lazy day napping (Myles) and reading by the fireplace (Robert). Time to start thinking about dinner...
View of the lake from the lodge deck
A trail that disappears into the rainforest...
Robert on the boardwalk in the cedar bog
Myles and Robert on the largest Sitka Spruce tree in the world
"Sleepy" Falls (you'll have to ask Robert)
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3 comments:
I like the tree -- it looks as big around as our first apartment. See you tomorrow!
Mom
Wow! You seem to be having such a great time! I wish I was there with you! Bob, you and I will ahve to go sometime later! I miss you both and can't wait to hear more about your trip!
Taylor
This looks so cool, and like fun. I found this because I was looking for sitka spruce pictures. This picture of the largest sitka tree, will look cool on my presentation.
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