For Mother's day, I decided to go to Poo Poo point on Tiger Mountain. On a Sunday morning it only took 25 minutes to get there. I went with a dear friend and we enjoyed the 4.5 miles to the top with one small exception: we saw a black bear.
There are signs all over Tiger mountain that tell hikers bears live there but everything you read says it is highly unlikely you'll see a bear. As we approached the end of the trail, we passed two women raising their arms in the air saying in loud voices "there is a bear right there there is a bear right there." And sure enough, 10 yards away: a bear. My friend and I imitated the women and because rational thought was beyond my grasp I just kept walking forward on the trail. The bear just watched us. When my friend and I reached the top, we tried to figure out how we could get down without going back the way we came.
Here's the top:
It's a popular place to launch para gliders so we wondered if we could hitch a ride. Alas, not possible so we headed down after a long conversation of who the bear would likely attack.. my friend insisting I run because I have children and me refusing to be the person to leave anyone behind. Or one hopes..
To celebrate Mother's day with the family, Ryan rented a very cool electric boat on lake Union. It was a beautiful day and great fun for all.
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