Last Wednesday Mario had the day off of work and we wanted OUT OF TOWN. Medford is like an island with no cities close by. Sometimes you just have to leave for a few hours. Considering that we have lived in Medford for nearly four years and Mario works right on Crater Lake Highway, yet we had never been there, now was our chance to go. We had been a couple years ago but it was in the winter so the roads were closed and we couldn't even see the lake due to fog. This time the view was impaired with fog and the temperature was in the 40's but the roads were open and we were able to see the beauty of Crater Lake.
It really is an amazing place. You can drive around the lake along the rim of the mountain. There are sheer cliffs on either side and the fog makes it hard to see. I was so nervous! But every once in a while there would be a break in the fog and the view was stunning. It was a perfect day trip!
This plaque talks about a guy who was out with a mule hiking, looking for gold, and stumbled at the edge of a cliff. He looked down and saw Crater Lake. It made me wonder if other people had discovered it first but couldn't stop at the edge and fell right in. Hmmm? hahaha There are these nasty little chipmunks EVERYWHERE. I was walking into a visitor's center and one of the nasty little rodents ran over my foot. I screamed so loud that all the rangers inside laughed at me. So embarrassing!
(Quiz for Dad: What kind of bird is in the background?)
Alex slept most of the way in the car and did great. 
Mario was so nervous that the boys were going to fall down all the cliffs! We were so glad that Ginita also has Wednesdays off and was able to come.
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