Monday, September 6, 2010

Zen Cloud Forests

SO beautiful today - light rain certainly did not dampen the spirits as Jayda, Indy, Bear, and I went on a mission! We hoofed it up to the backside of Ridge Trail via Basalt Valley Spur, then dropped back down the other side and hiked down to Loggers Lake, had a drink and a sniff...then hiked all the way back down to the truck. It was so beautiful; muffled silence from the low cloud, with only the odd Raven cry or Pika squeak from the talus fields...it felt magic, and I felt privileged to be quietly trotting along with the dogs...here are the shots - not too many today as wet cameras don't work so good!
Galloping on..this trail loops deep into the forests before a long steady climb...I love bouncing along the springy forest litter with them - ArooOOOOOOOooooOOo!
Up and up...we kept seeing glimpses of what appeared to be little Pika's...so cute, they sound like squeaky toys, and Jayda in particular was dying to give  chase...however she is a good girl and responds well if you command her to come before she gets into the chase mode...if you are a little slow catching her, the 'ol hunting instincts kick in which appear to include a selective hearing mode! I am pleased to say that she was a good girl today, and I must have been on the ball as we all stuck together :) 'atta girl!
Beautiful...silent..I was whispering to them as we flew thought the high trails with misty mountain tops (Zepp reference intentional!) and  muffled  sounds of low clouds in the trees...LOVE it!
A bit blurry, but love this shot of Indy
Taking a breather...phew!
Nobody fancied a swim today, we were all pretty wet from the dewy rain/clouds that soaked us nicely...so the dogs foraged for a little while while I enjoyed the view as we took a break...
Beautiful...the lake was so peaceful. A couple of chaps were fishing across the way and everything was fresh, peaceful and fall-like. Have a great  rest of long weekend folks, the dogs should be all chilling out in their warm beds now, and for me almost time for some hot soup and a nap! AroooOOOOOooOOOOOooooOOO!