Saturday, May 25, 2019

Really soggy walk today

This morning's intrepid walkers
I love this walk up to a delightful viewpoint, and today the ladies (and one man) met at the parking lot of the Lake Whatcom trailheads, one on the north shore of the lake, and the other up a winding trail, called the Chanterelle trail, our walk today. We knew it was supposed to rain a little, but we sure didn't expect so much of it. Constant rain up the 2.5 miles to the top, and then a little break when we reached the summit. I took this picture, thinking this was probably going to be the last of the rain, but no: as soon as we started back down the trail, it began to rain hard again.

The trail goes through lots of forest, ferns, and it's really pretty, even in the rain. The sound of the rain hitting all the leaves and ferns made for a sweet gentle cacophony as we walked. But I was pretty darn wet by the time I finished the five-mile hike, and I was wearing my latest good raincoat. Perhaps it's time for it to get a good washing. Sometimes they lose their ability to keep the rain out when dirt and sweat gets into the fabric.

It's still raining, I can hear it on the roof as I write this. But it's much nicer to hear it now that I'm warm and dry, safe inside my home. Luena is on her way to SeaTac Airport to fly back home after her two-week visit. I'm going to miss her, but she'll be back again next year, I hope.
:-)

17 comments:

  1. Ah, if only it rained just between midnight and six in the morning!

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  2. I never knew that dirt and sweat let the rain in.
    I am glad you could enjoy your day despite the dampness.

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  3. I echo William Kendall's sentiment!

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  4. Hi DJan, Your walks/hikes into the forest and the way you write them up inspires me. You will recall that I took a long blog break in January and February. Then I started walking Green Lake and posting about it daily. I honestly believe it was the encouragement and support in daily comments that you and 3 other bloggers gave me back in March that kept me going on my walks. Now that walk has turned into a habit. Sometimes, in Eye on the Edge, you've talked about how blogging has been beneficial to you in recent years. I think it has been for me too. I just wanted to be sure you knew how much I've appreciated your encouragement in your comments. And now I know how you can do a walk in the rain, like the one you did today, and still find so many positive aspects to it. Hope you and SG have a great long weekend. John

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  5. You always amaze me with your determination. Glad you had an enjoyable walk. I would have been grumbling.

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  6. PS I looked up Chanterelles on Wikipedia and discovered they are among the most popular of wild edible mushrooms. So now I’m curious if you saw any of them on Chanterelle Trail? :-)

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  7. Yes did you see mushrooms? And who was the dog that joined you?:)

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  8. You do epitomize the word intrepid. I'm so amazed at all you do even when your health is not 100%. I can't believe you walked 5 miles in pouring rain. Wow!

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  9. We didn't get rain here until 1:00 and then it was just light until about 3:00. I'll be posting pics of our morning destination.

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  10. Even if you're prepared for rain it's still uncomfortable to be out in it.

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  11. Brave souls, always! We’ve had so much rain here we need to walk in the rain too, or never get outdoors.

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  12. And a dog, too!
    I didn't know dirt and sweat could make a raincoat leak, either.
    Good company! :)

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  13. Must bring out the kid in you to walk in the rain though as kids, the purpose was to get wet. Good to see the dog also had rain gear.

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  14. If I had life to live over again, I think I'd move to Northwest Washington and open a raincoat store ... I'd be a millionaire!

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  15. Haha. Love Tom's comment above.

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  16. I would have enjoyed the gentle cacophony & comraderie.

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  17. Like you I walk in all weathers and don't mind the rain except it means you can't enjoy the scenery. Good to get home to the dry and warmth.

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