Girls' weekend, April 2009

Our last girlfriend getaway was in January. So as spring rolled around, we were itching to return to our beach retreat for some quality time together. YAY! The weekend was full of chatting, laughing, napping, singing, reading, cooking, eating, hiking, relaxing, discussing, bonding. I didn't snap a lot of pictures... I was too busy just enjoying my time. But here are a few highlights.

Sarah V. stayed home to study for finals while we drove north to Neahkahnie Mountain near Manzanita for a nice hike, about 1.5 miles each way and 900 feet of gain.

The trip up was slow, as Christine and Kendra had to take pictures of everything they passed!
Ursa loved the Pringles at the top (Pringles are best enjoyed at on a nice hike)
We reached the top of the trail but couldn't figure out how to get up on the rock outcropping. Joyce and Sarah found a "trail" and bushwhacked to the top. Then they pointed us toward the real trail, which they could see from their new vantage point.
Our "summit" shot:It was cool, cloudy and drizzly as we drove north, so we expected little view from the top. It turned out OK :)
Since the road home took us past the Tillamook Cheese Factory, we had to stop for ice cream! (We got some to go for Sarah V. back at the house)
Then for dinner, it was time for our traditional cheese buffet. WOW!
I can't wait until our next gathering!!
-Liz :)