Summer in the USA, 2010
There are many Chinese in Oregon too!
Within 24 hours, emergency trip...
... to meet Lisa from China in Salem, Oregon
Val, Didi, Lisa and Jin at Applebee's in Eugine, Oregon
Rampart Hike
Through tall forest...
...scrambling around Lake Lillian
Didi & Val
Cathy & Bent
Across a hidden meadow few people have seen...
... up some rocks even fewer have dared...
...down a gulley none have ventured...
...up steep rock fields nobody would want to climb...
...not even marmots knew what humans looked like...
...who's idea was this?...
...kind of steep here, hey?
Cathy, the cave woman!
Finally, Rampart Lakes
Trying to find the way down
Nephew Kris arrives from China
At Northwest School
Kris dorm room
"Peak Lilian"
Didi: Yes, bushwacking again
Val: Following trails
Lake Lilian
Trail is getting steep...
...but still time for dancing!
Uff, maybe this is bushwacking after all!
On top of Snoqualmie Pass
Mt. Rainier