There is no better way to wake up on a crisp (boarder line cold) morning when camping than with hot coffee, a hammock, and a warm fire. Dave and I just returned from a mini three day excursion in Bend, Oregon where we did some hiking, some exploring, and of course some eating.
I had picked up some pastries from Little T American Baker's new place on Division (which I have been wanting to try even BEFORE he opened up). We could hardly wait until the next morning to eat them, but man, it was worth the wait! Warmed up over Dave Mac's little camp stove, we had a chocolate croissant and a fresh peach turnover, homemade granola and yogurt and of course hot french press. It couldn't have been any better. I savored every moment of the morning wake up knowing Dave had a hike in mind!
We got an early start to Smith Rock so we were not suffocated by the heat of the mid day. I must admit, it started off great. We parked the car and wandered down the trail to the "trail head" sign. . . this is actually when the day began. Standing in front of this sign (I give you one guess which one Dave "really really really wanted to hike"):
you guessed it, the mere sound of Misery Trail got Dave all excited, there would be no Morning Glory or Burma Road for me this sunny day...
Not ONLY is it Misery Trail, but I don't think you can read the fine print up above...it casually mentions to "watch your surroundings because you are now entering rattlesnake territory."
Enough said.
In case you were wondering, there were no rattlesnake sightings (or cougars for that matter, apparently it is "cougar country" as well). The rest of our trip went off without a hitch, we took a very quick dip in the Deschutes River and had a couple great dinners next to the fire and after an emergency whisky run to the liquor store, had some yummy whisky cocktails with Reed's Ginger Ale. Ahhhhh, Bend was great!
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