Bishop and Blind Date with a Book

Back from our annual trip to Bishop, California

and to hike the eastern Sierras. We were a touch

early for seeing the great colors this year.

A greeting card made from a painting inspired by the photo above.

Dusting of snow on the highest peaks and patches of

ice here and there. And great clouds.

Another greeting card inspired by Bishop photos.

We hiked all around the lake this year. Sometimes the trail

gets very narrow and wanders a bit. We had to cross two rocky

areas through the water, which I hadn't done in a while.

Keeping the adventurer inside alive and well . . .

Afterward we stopped at Tom's Place Resort

for coffee and something sweet.

For a rustic place at the base of the mountain,

they have the BEST pie I've ever eaten.

Homemade buttery crust, the whole bit.

And on our way home we like to stop at Marietta

to see the burros. They were around this year. And friendly.

There were quite a few and a variety of colors.

This guy was my favorite. He posed for me for quite a while.

I like his little poof of hair sticking up.

At Spellbinders bookstore they were doing something

really unique - a blind date with a book.

I was intrigued and bought one. Not a very thick book

in case I didn't like it - just like a blind date probably -

have an easy escape plan in place :)

I'm looking forward to reading this though.

Cathie Richardson Illustration