Hoerman's House

The day I didn’t post about

I didn’t make a post last Sunday so thought I would post about it now.  Glen and I went to Crater Lake last Sunday.  If you have never been, all I have to say is go.  It is absolutely one of the most beautiful places to see.  Since it had snowed up there only a couple of days before we went, about 90% of the rim was closed.  We were told that if we parked at Discovery Point we could walk as far as our hearts desired.  We strapped on camel backs that were packed with all kinds of survival things…..most importantly food and we walked to The Watchman.  Let me say, it was about 2 miles from Discovery Point to The Watchman and it was all friggen up hill.  It was so worth it though.  Walking the rim you get to see so much more of the beauty than if you drive it.  It was an amazing experience.

When we reached The Watchman, I told Glen I didn’t want to walk on any further.  I was pretty beat and just wanted to walk back down to the car.  Besides, going on meant trekking over mounds of snow.  On the way back down we stopped a couple of times to admire the views.  It is so amazing to look at snow that is undisturbed by people.  On one such stop, as I was admiring the view, Glen managed to get a jewelry box out of his camel back and presented to me.  He opened it up and there to my HUGE surprise was a diamond engagement ring.  As I stood there making the “I can’t believe this is happening” face he asked me to marry him.  Of course I said yes :o)  This probably isn’t the exact view, but very close to where he asked me…….who could ask for a more romantic spot for such an occasion?

One of my favorite pictures of the day is this one taken by a fellow traveler.  He was Japanese and he offered to take our picture.  He had a nice face and looked like such a nice man that I consented to hand over Glen’s camera :o)  He did a magnificent job!

Oh yeah……here is the ring that Glen picked out.  He did a good job, it is very pretty.