As part of Aaron's vacation time this week, we went on an overnight backpacking trip to Nez Perce Lake. It was a 5 hour drive to the east side of Idaho, but a beautiful hike. It was worth it just to have the time alone together. 
Wild Columbine
The creek that drains from the lake created this large marshy meadow area, full of wildflowers. If we hadn't lost the trail on the way up we would've missed this entirely. Sometimes loosing the trail is okay. :)
It was REALLY steep, about a 1200 ft. elevation gain over just 2.2 miles. WHEW! Straight up on the way to the lake, straight down on the way back. Talk about a workout. About ten minutes into it I threw up (partly from being in the car for 5 hours, partly 'cause I'm pregnant). Aaron offered to turn around and go back, but there was no way I was going to get back in the car for 5 hours after just getting out. I'm glad we finished. I felt much better the rest of the time.
Aaron finally started teaching me to fly fish. I've always been a bait fisher, but Aaron is seriously into fly fishing, so I've been wanting to learn. I didn't catch anything but I think I have the basics down. Aaron caught two arctic graylings, a first for him. Cool looking fish too.
Me, watching Aaron fish. I'm really not as bored as I look. It was nice to be cold for a change and enjoy being outdoors in God's wonderful creation.
1 comment:
You're such a trooper! I'm impressed you did that hike while pregnant. The two of you are a good match for each other.
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