Of horticultural miracles and physical ones, too
First, let me say that we had a wonderful time in Oregon punctuated with laughter and wine and gorgeous scenery. But I do have to tell you that Lori Froese DID try to kill me by having us hike up what she (and the world) calls a Butte, but my thighs call a mountain. Indiana's elevation is about 760 feet above sea level, which makes me a native flatlander. Oregon's elevation ranges from 0 (the Pacific Ocean) to 11,249. The summit of Spencer Butte aka Mountain is 2,058 feet. It is the highest point along Eugene’s 2,100-acre Ridgeline Park system, and there are two pathways up. Lori grew up as a flatlander in Colorado's non-mountainous region but has became an Oregonian many years ago. As a Goshen University grad, she is also an honorary Hoosier. Lori DID describe both access points, and I DID agree that we should take the challenging one up the 755 winding feet to the summit. I've been taking pilates and yoga. I have good hiking shoes. I felt ready. Plus, my scout ...