06.26.09
Glacier day 4 - Amanda says
Yesterday we got to go on a boat ride! It was relaxing and very informative. Avery was a bit nervous. She thought we might sink. We also hiked to see Running Eagle Falls. It is an amazing double waterfall, one above the other.
Avery and I also went to the farmer’s market in Columbia Falls. We were very good and did not buy any books, even though we wanted to. Avery got a lovely purse which I plan on using as a pattern. We also bought a frog house that looks like a castle tower. Avery is planning on using it as a pattern.
Today was full of amazing scenery. We passed through three completely different ecosystems. Luckily for us, we were prepared for alpine cold. During the six hours we toured around we went from shirt sleeves, to winter coats and hats, to windbreakers at the lake side. Lael wanted to watch the skiers at the top of Logan Pass, so Avery and I waited and watched people. It was prime people watching. Most did not come prepared for Alpine weather. Shorts and flip-flops do not work well against blowing winds coming across miles of snow. We also got to see a glacier. Yipee! That was one of the items that I wanted to see. I didn’t hope to see a bear, but I got to see one of those too. Luckily we were in the car and not on a hike.
We have also spent significant time at the cabin we rented. Avery has discovered the game CLUE. I must confess, I am tired of playing it. We have also gone on small nature hikes here as well as made cookies and had long talks. It is very peaceful here. The only draw back so far has been the lack of curtains when the sun is still up at 9:00 PM. It is difficult to convince Avery that, yes it is time for bed. Usually I am asleep before she.