#brunchhikerepeat

Lone Pine day 2: Meysan Lake (almost). We started a hike near Mt. Whitney following a poorly drawn map for Meysan lake around noon (after brunch, of course). Another couple on their return complained of the same map discrepancies and informed us of the conditions ahead: "We made it to the second of the three lakes, but there was too much snow and incline to make it up to Meysan." We continued up and after a few more miles realized we would likely run out of daylight before reaching the third lake and so our mantra became 'Just one lake.' We were not disappointed when we arrived, after 5 miles and 2800' feet gain, to enjoy the first lake to its fullest.

This week we rented a motorcycle in Thailand and rode up the mountain Doi Suthep, twisting and turning every 50 feet (driving on the opposite side of the road, nonetheless). We found ourselves at a waterfall and then followed a trail through the jungle. We rode further up the mountain into a monsoon cloud. When the adrenaline wore off, we realized how precarious the day really was and were exceedingly thankful for a safe return.