We've had a splendid week thus far...
Lounging about and bicycling with friends through the 3-day holiday
weekend. Then on Tuesday Lisa and I hiked on Grandfather Mountain: The
Cragway and Daniel Boone trails up to Calloway peak and then on to Attic
Window peak. Around 9.5 miles all told, with well over 2000 ft total
climb (and, to the dismay of my quadriceps, descent). Weather and light
weren't very cooperative, so I didn't get any portfolio shots, but I did
grab some interesting wildflower photos. I may post some later... when
I'm not on a dial-up connection :)
Then today we hit the Blue Ridge Parkway for some bicycling. Around 30
miles total with lots of big hills. We stopped in at GFM at the midpoint
and chatted with the people there. (Landis says "hi", Doug).
Don Nelson, the organizer of the Nature Photography Weekend, was there,
having arrived yesterday. Many of you will have heard much about him
over the years and seen the video of the tribute they/we held for him
last year after his long and grueling bout with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
We're pleased to report that he seems quite a bit healthier this year.
Still a bit on the weak and frail side, to be sure, but definitely
stronger than last year.
Tomorrow Lisa has to fly back to Boston to resume doctorin' and I'll be
headed to the mountain for the weekend. Weather permitting (in the most
British sense of the phrase) I'll be doing my yearly bivouac out in the
wild, as high on the mountain as I can get. Then heading back to base
camp to get on with the business of the Nature Photography Weekend.
Reports to follow...
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