Crater Lake To Stanley, Day 15 : Happy

Waking up in my snuggly little tent:

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Go go go!

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Whew, finally made it to the top! 7200 feet up.

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A gorgeous sunset in Stanley:

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Crater Lake To Stanley, Day 14 : Happy

Along the road I discover a new friend:

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Late in the afternoon I find a nice little free camping spot and settle down, and wash my laundry in the river nearby.

Another wet overnight stay… But it was free, and undisturbed!
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Another wet overnight stay… But it was free, and undisturbed!

Crater Lake To Stanley, Day 3 : Extra Photos

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Crater Lake To Stanley, Day 2 : Extra Photos

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Crater Lake To Stanley, Day 1 : Extra Photos

Some additional photos from the day:

I call these "The Three Cowballeros"
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I call these "The Three Cowballeros"

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My trusty steed, Valoria, crossing the valley!
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My trusty steed, Valoria, crossing the valley!

That’s some stripey road!
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That’s some stripey road!

Summer colors.
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Summer colors.

A 30-second exposure with the camera propped against a rock.
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A 30-second exposure with the camera propped against a rock.