Family time in Eugene, Oregon
A sister visiting from California created an opportunity for us to spend part of the week in Eugene visiting other family members while my husband and daughter are off on an adventure to Machu Picchu, Peru. We found a house to rent for a few days near the University,
and were able to spend some lovely down time relaxing, celebrating my birthday, and trying to stay cool in the unreasonable hot temperatures and smoky hazy air that have settled in the Willamette Valley for an overlong period this year. There was lots of color around town and at the Saturday Market,
the UO Art Museum,
and a couple of family yards that were blooming with lovely flowers.
Silver Falls State Park 8/6/2017 (#40)
We drove home via Silver Falls State Park, arriving about 4 pm and unrealistically hoping for slightly cooler temperatures. We completed the short loop (about 3 miles and 300 feet) around the Upper and Lower South Falls.
It was a little hot for hiking, and the water levels were low enough that we were not at all misted when we passed behind the falls on the trail, another hope that was dashed. This contrasts markedly with the last time I was there in February, when we had to practically run those trail segments to avoid being soaked. Still, my sister enjoyed the scenery and the greenery, as she lives in a completely different landscape.
Lookback photos: February and August, 2017
Upper South Falls:
Upper South Falls from the footbridge:
Behind Upper South Falls:
Lower South Falls:
Another view of Lower South Falls:
A bit of Knitting:
Genius Wash Cloth
Meanwhile, in Peru,
Dan and Emily made it over 15000′ Salcantay Pass!
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