Baldy Butte 4.26.08

An afternoon walking the dry hills between Yakima and Ellensburg.


If you're ever driving between Yakima and Ellensburg and have extra time, taking Canyonn Road (HWY 821?) is a great diversion. The speed limit is slow (45mph), but it is a lovely drive along the Yakima River and much more scenic that I-82.


The road doesn't take you to the top of the Butte, where these photos were taken, but I didn't take any photos when I was down by the road along the river.

Cape Kiwanda (Sunshine!)

Heating coffee on the beer can stove.


Surf scene.


Sand formations on the dune.


Big rock, boat rock.


Big rock, alternate view.

Whidbey Island

Variations: sky, water, mountain

Wilmington & Environs

Water spots


Blue beach house


Marsh boat


Lazy


Three houses

Robeson Co.

Trees in field


White house


Waffle House


Behind


Lumberton, out back

We Love Pie! Christmas.

Someone (Irina) grabbed my camera and documented this group's hands-on love of pie. Only Tom and Irina are missing, but I seem to recall that they liked pie too. Who doesn't? Everyone should try Robyn's pecan pie recipe; it's really the best ever.

Robyn cutting.


Andrei cutting.


Chris offering.


Patricia, um, laughing.

Enjoying the view while I can

Don't fall off that ladder, buddy, you're a long way up!


As of 2011, a 41-story building will block this view.