Lost Lake

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We set up camp as soon as we arrived and got on with the task of looking for firewood, basically anything dry. Then I set about putting up the tent and unpacking everything from the car whilst Rich built the fire. 10 mins later, just as Rich was about to light the carefully constructed fire, the storm clouds decided to give us everything they had. For the next two hours we sat in the car, with some candles, waiting for the storm to pass. Later that night, Rich cooked an amazing spicey bean stew on the fire and we went to bed dry and ready for the hike tomorrow.

After taking down the camp and packing everything up, we set off around the lake to a waterfall we had spotted the previous day. It was quite a way up and there didn't look to be a path but we were up for the challenge.

After scrambling over rocks and through the forest, we eventually came across a narrow path that eventually led to Lost Lake. Wow! And what a sight the lake was: clear and oasis-like.
Both Rich and I immediately peeled off our clothes and waded straight into the water. I quickly ran straight out! It was icy cold.

Rich, looking freezing, kept persuading me it was gorgeous and refreshing once you got the water over your shoulders. It took me about 15 mins to finally achieve this and once done, was quickly tempted by lying on warm rocks in the sun.

We continued on to try and get to the waterfall and about an hour later we crossed the river and scaled up the rocks to a spot level to it. At the top of the waterfall, looking out over the series of lakes we had a spot of lunch - rolled up tortilla with cheese & mustard. Happiness.

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