Sunrise on Tuesday, November 1 One of the sailboats left early in the morning. That boat had been on the edge of the most protected waters. We immediately picked up anchor and moved about 200 feet north into the spot … Continue reading →
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Nov. 3 – Drake Creek Trail
“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.” -Lao Tzu
Today we decided to hike the Drakes Creek Trail near Jim Thorpe. It was a fairly easy 3 mile hike along a well maintained dirt road. The trail descends about 500′ from the parking lot to the Lehigh River….meaning the hardest part of the hike was coming back to our car. Although the trees have lost most of their leaves the hike was still full of color, because the rhododendron form a thick, impenetrable wall of greenery along the slopes of the creek. We definitely need to come back to this area in July when they bloom. The road is used by rafting expeditions to enter the Lehigh River, but it looked like a difficult way to get into the river to me.
The creek forms several picturesque, little waterfalls on its way to the Lehigh River, and small bridges span the creek to allow vehicles and hikers to cross the water as it meanders downstream. The creek finally flows under railroad tracks at the end of the trail and enters the river through a tunnel. We picked up sandwiches at a small grocery store on our way to the trailhead and enjoyed a nice picnic close to the railroad bridge.
The trail
The first bridge along our hike.
Drake Creek…the rhododendrons make it look like a jungle.
We found lots of interesting things along the way.
One of the many pretty small waterfalls.
The second bridge was by the most impressive falls.
At the end of the hike we had to go down these stairs to get to the creek. This is where we had our picnic here and where the rafting expeditions slide their rafts down into the river.
Looking north along the railroad tracks about Drake Creek.
Looking through the tunnel towards the Lehigh River.
Looking up Drake Creek.
This is where the creek flows into the Lehigh River.
Some of the last leaves falling from the trees.
Nov. 4 – Drake Creek Trail
“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.” -Lao Tzu
Today we decided to hike the Drakes Creek Trail near Jim Thorpe. It was a fairly easy 3 mile hike along a well maintained dirt road. The trail descends about 500′ from the parking lot to the Lehigh River….meaning the hardest part of the hike was coming back to our car. Although the trees have lost most of their leaves the hike was still full of color, because the rhododendron form a thick, impenetrable wall of greenery along the slopes of the creek. We definitely need to come back to this area in July when they bloom. The road is used by rafting expeditions to enter the Lehigh River, but it looked like a difficult way to get into the river to me.
Puerto Escondido to Bahia Agua Verde
On Monday (October 31), at about 1030, we left for an anchorage called Bahia Agua Verde. It was a four-hour ride, heading south. Before leaving, Christi and Keith gave Kosmos a quick wash down. Keith was really happy about it. … Continue reading →
More Photos and Videos – Sunrises, Sunsets, Moons, Dolphins and Pretty Scenery
Sunset, Puerto Don Juan, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Sunset, Puerto Don Juan, Wednesday, September 28, 2022. To the left, the crescent moon is about to sink below the mountains.
Sunset, at sea near Bahia San Fransquito, Thursday, September 29…
Third Trip to Puerto Escondido, Days 6 – 7
Sunrise on Saturday, October 29 We had stayed out late for the Dia de Los Muertos festivities, and on Saturday morning, we were off to a slow start. The diver came and cleaned Kosmos’s bottom. Eric met one of the … Continue reading →
Las Fiestas de Dia de Los Muertos
Sunrise on Friday, October 28, looking at the channel from the edge of the docks On Friday morning, Eric flushed the grey water tank. Then he filled up the tank and added Seazyme, an enzyme that dissolves some of the … Continue reading →
Oct. 29 – Bear Creek Preserve
“I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” ~Anonymous
We’ve had quite a few wet cold days this week, so we didn’t want to waste this beautiful Saturday hiding away from the crowds. So after visiting the wonderful farmers market we found last week, we drove north just a bit to Bear Creek Preserve.
Third Trip to Puerto Escondido Days 2 – 4
Sandy had offered to take us to Loreto with her on Tuesday (October 25) to run errands. Christi took her up on the offer and spent most of Tuesday shopping. Christi and Sandy had lunch at a Birrieria stand that … Continue reading →
Caleta San Juanico to Puerto Escondido
We spent Sunday, October 23 doing chores and visiting with the other cruisers in the anchorage. Our neighbor on Stray Cat had to climb his mast, and while he was up there, he took some pictures of us and the anchorage. … Continue reading →
