Hope your wife is on the mend. That bastard moose has been ruining vacations for people all summer, lol ….We’re sorry! Glad you enjoyed one of the many jewels of our country, and will come back soon. I won’t tell you about the $15K it cost me for two hours at the ER in Florida one time, but suffice it to say that I think the medical systems in both countries can do better.
In the ‘70s, we hitchhiked to CA from Ohio to hike and camp in Yosemite. Walking the trail along the Merced river, photo-dawdling well behind my friends, I slipped on a slimy rock crossing a stream. More concerned about the way my camera hit the water than myself, it was a few seconds before I realized the loud snap I heard came from my knee that was now folded under me.
In those days the valley was pretty crowded but the hiking trails were still quiet enough to hear the rustle of the trees and the easy flow of the river a few yards away. But not quiet enough for my friends to hear my yelp of pain and calls for help.
I was carrying a camping vacation worth of backpack, sleeping bag and my photo gear and now I couldn’t put much weight on the leg that turned out to have a torn ligament.
There were 4 miles left of downhill hiking to reach our campsite.
The good news showed up a few minutes later as a long haired fellow with a light pack stopped, shouldered all my stuff, found me a sturdy wood stick to lean on and reversed his course to accompany me all the way to the campsite. Some people will restore your faith and that guy walked off needing only my gratitude.
That was just part of an unforgettable 3 week Yosemite experience, and certainly the most inspiring. I hope Mrs. Lund heals fast and well!
hope your wife is doing better. ankle foot injuries can be tricky but you have pretty darn good medical care in southern CA. The Rockies are beautiful from top to bottom of the continent. The skiing at Whistler is supposed to be pretty good but alas, I don't ski.
Hope your wife is getting better! I love the thoughts on letting go of control. That’s something I’m working on as I notice that the things I often worry about are never the things that actually happen. Life has its own plan!
Hope your wife is on the mend. That bastard moose has been ruining vacations for people all summer, lol ….We’re sorry! Glad you enjoyed one of the many jewels of our country, and will come back soon. I won’t tell you about the $15K it cost me for two hours at the ER in Florida one time, but suffice it to say that I think the medical systems in both countries can do better.
Thanks, Frank. I will say that we were blown away by how beautiful everything was, and can't wait to come back.
Before i owned a car
In the ‘70s, we hitchhiked to CA from Ohio to hike and camp in Yosemite. Walking the trail along the Merced river, photo-dawdling well behind my friends, I slipped on a slimy rock crossing a stream. More concerned about the way my camera hit the water than myself, it was a few seconds before I realized the loud snap I heard came from my knee that was now folded under me.
In those days the valley was pretty crowded but the hiking trails were still quiet enough to hear the rustle of the trees and the easy flow of the river a few yards away. But not quiet enough for my friends to hear my yelp of pain and calls for help.
I was carrying a camping vacation worth of backpack, sleeping bag and my photo gear and now I couldn’t put much weight on the leg that turned out to have a torn ligament.
There were 4 miles left of downhill hiking to reach our campsite.
The good news showed up a few minutes later as a long haired fellow with a light pack stopped, shouldered all my stuff, found me a sturdy wood stick to lean on and reversed his course to accompany me all the way to the campsite. Some people will restore your faith and that guy walked off needing only my gratitude.
That was just part of an unforgettable 3 week Yosemite experience, and certainly the most inspiring. I hope Mrs. Lund heals fast and well!
Wow, that is a story unto itself Bario. You might need to start a Substack.
hope your wife is doing better. ankle foot injuries can be tricky but you have pretty darn good medical care in southern CA. The Rockies are beautiful from top to bottom of the continent. The skiing at Whistler is supposed to be pretty good but alas, I don't ski.
Thanks Jeff. I don't ski either, but I like to hang out at the bar at the ski lodge :)
Hope your wife is getting better! I love the thoughts on letting go of control. That’s something I’m working on as I notice that the things I often worry about are never the things that actually happen. Life has its own plan!
Love Banff. Hope your wife is recovering.
Thanks Arjun.
"Swipe my credit card as if I'm settling up for a plate of mozzarella sticks at Applebee's." LOL
At least they didn't ask for a tip (I think)
Yea, that whole process smh...
Wishing a swift recovery for the wife....
It was soooooo weird!