Once forest gave way to charred trees from a recent wildfire, then once that thinned out to nothing at all, we were faced with the oddest sight: a lava field. The peaks of this incredible range are sharp, snow-capped and very volcanic in appearance, which is fitting because the whole thing has had massive volcanic activity in the not-too-distant past. After a few a miles of not-really-climbing, the gradient kicked up we pushed on, trying to keep up with Parker’s excellent pace, while trying to wipe enough sweat from our eyes to enjoy the burgeoning view of the cascades. McKenzie pass rose from Sisters through sweetly-scented forest roads that barely revealed their false flats. (S Magazine, Sunday Express) Great fun and full of unusual and interesting ideas. Remember making up games on the long drive to your summer holiday Ivan Brett has put the best into a new book. I can’t really do it justice, but it was a heck of a way to leave. THE FLOOR IS LAVA 100 games to play with family and friends, published in five languages. As the three of us (our host, Parker, joined us for McKenzie pass) kitted up, we were treated to a quick tune from his dad: a jaunty number dealing with the touchy subject of a barista who could make froth art that danced a ballet. From now on, let all farewells from WarmShowers hosts be measured by the quality of their ukulele solo.
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