From one west coast destination to another! From San Francisco to the Pacific Northwest! I'm back from a great extended Labor Day weekend in and around Seattle with more lovely photos to share.

Sadly, the weekend also uncovered my new nemesis: that hulking volcano otherwise known as Mt. Rainier. Despite being able to gawk at its size from 100 miles away in Seattle on Thursday, the top was hidden by clouds when we arrived at the national park on Friday to hike the Skyline Trail. This is the best view I got from the top of the trail -- a glimpse through the swirling clouds. (Here's a more, ahem, humorous take on the view.)

As we drove away Saturday morning, I could see it again. As we flew away on Tuesday, I could see it again. But while actually walking around on the mountain? Nada.

Stupid clouds.

sorry you didn't get a perfect view of the mountain, but this is a pretty cool photo!! i'm jealous of all your hiking and camping adventures ;)