Hike 10.01 - A tribute to the late Geoff Patz; Mount Whitney Trail to Lone Pine Lake
Many elements of nature in one place After our longest stay in San Diego in nearly three years, we hit the road yesterday running. Well, maybe that’s a little exaggerated. In a car, fully loaded with essential items and others, we headed north towards the wonderful Sierras. Be assured, the car is without a hint of a certain refreshing, sugar-free drink—all in the interests of peace in the home. We returned at the end of July during which we were blessed with the birth of a grandson, visited family in Dallas, celebrated the Sneag’s wedding, completed the High Holy days, enjoyed a visit from Mum and a personal favorite, received numerous instructions and direction from our dear granddaughter, Ellie. Although only 3½, she is close to being an expert in all matters female. Her little brother , Ben, a few days over two months, reminds one of ‘Old Man River’, a song that dates us. Anyway, young Ben ‘he don’t say nothing, he just keeps rolling around—even that’s an exaggeration....