Volcano Outing

For our New Years Day outing, we went out and hiked one of the Volcano's out west of town. We would have hiked more, but we only had a little over an hour before the closing time listed at the park. We also didn't want to be hiking after dark. Anyway, it was very fun. The kids are already talking about our next visit when we hike all three volcanos. One thing I learned is I really need to work out more. But I made it and have the pictures to prove it. It wasn't even a hard climb which is even more evidence of my need for exercise. I guess that is my new year goal. Exercise more regularly.


Kelly's camera has a panoramic feature. It was neat to get the view from the top of the Ja Volcano out west of town.

Here is the proof that I made it. Of course you cant tell from this angle. But I did take a lot of the other pictures for the proof that I was on top of the volcano!

This is the family from the back and below them. I like the angle.

Richard took a nap. What a life. It helped me get more work out to wear him. Marlin offered to wear Richard in the backpack and let me carry his backpack. Richard was lighter. Easy choice.

Don and Andrew loved running around on the rocks. They are ready to go again. Don spent half of the hike up on Marlin's shoulders. Another reason for me to wear Richards Backpack. Marlin was free to help Don.

Not the best picture because of the sun. But an ok picture none the less.