Creating Community

The Beau and I recently headed towards Central Oregon for a long weekend.  It was my goal to see Crater Lake before the end of the year and because of our recently vehicle downsizing and now lack of an AWD vehicle the time was short.  So up we went on Friday...the day was sunny but a bit overcast.  We parked to get a clear view of the lake and noticed an interesting bike...it had a trailer that looked like a small rain barrel flipped over and had prayer flags adorned all over.  We thought of the long, very uphill journey for this view and as sometime-bike riders, on paved, flat surfaces only..we were impressed! 

The view of the lake was breathtaking and made me realize how blessed I am to live in such an amazing place.  Its ridiculous that I don't get out and see the beauty that is Oregon more often.  I think this is going to be my New Year's resolution!  Anyhoo we proceeded to climb up the pretty intense .7 miles towards the fire look-out.  Once up there the amazing view turned into beyond belief beauty..there was only one other guy up there.  We immediately asked if he was the guy riding the bike and instantly this moment of "nosiness" lead to an amazing connection.  He immediately told us about this journey he is taking from Alaska to South America..all on bike.  He also is climbing the highest mountain of each country he goes through and had some amazing stories.  We chatted with him for about 30 minutes and sadly he was biking away from us or we would have bought him dinner.  I thought I would share his website with you and he promised it would be in English by the end of the month.  And the next time you are out try to start a conversation with the stranger next to you....you never know who they might be, or the journey they are on.

The highest World

Lacy