We spent most of the day today traveling along the Columbia River gorge. We started from the west, then headed east. We hit the Vista House, a couple of smaller waterfalls, and then Multnomah Falls. We hiked about at all the sites, but Multnomah was easily the best and most scenic. And the most strenuous as well. It was a very beautiful hike, we met some nice folks along the way, and had a real nice couple of hours....
Now, I am nowhere near a professional hiker or outdoorsman. I do know a few things though. If you are going on a hike they classify as moderate with stretches of difficult hiking, you should probably wear proper footwear, dress in proper clothes, and probably take enough drinking water for yourself, both there and back. The things we saw today. Gus wearing flip flops, drinking cups of coffee. Some women looked like they were headed to church or a family gathering instead of spending a couple of hours hiking up a three foot wide path. We saw a couple of guys actually pushing strollers up this mountain. I guess they didn't know that the thing wasn't completely paved. This wasn't a walk in the park. It was steep. I don't get it. People ought to think about their kids and their attire as well. There were three and four year olds wearing Crocs navigating this thing. Cute as can be, saying the wildest things, but ill prepared none the less. Felt sorry for them, and doubt if they'll remember it any ways. Think people just need things out a little bit.
We're beat this evening. Early night tonight, then off to Crater Lake. Looks interesting, but it leaves you pretty much in the middle of nowhere when you're done. We'll see which way the wind is blowing.....
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