We left Kennedy School (our hotel) and drove down I-5 to Eugene. Mom visited her old alma mater, The University of Oregon. It was a grey day and slightly cool.
We walked around campus looking at all the new buildings. I found it kind of boring. We did go to Starbucks where I got four small bags of Hippeas (vegan & gluten free cheesy puffs), so that was not so bad. After this, we drove across the Cascades to the eastern side of the mountains. There was so much snow this year that only the southern entrance to the park was open.
When we finally made it up to Crater Lake (elevation 7,000 ft) there was a lot of snow. Our room wasn't ready at Crater Lake Lodge, so we waited in great room with the fire place and views of the lake.
When we finally got our room, we brought up our stuff and went out exploring. The light was really severe, so we wore hats and sun glasses.
Mom's blue hair blue lake picture.
There's Crater Lake Lodge.
I had to keep a travel journal for my 4th grade teacher, Mr. Harlor. I did miss a week of school for this trip.
The lake was an awesome sight, but since there was still so much snow there wasn't much to do....
Next stop, The Oregon Caves!
