The rain sure is coming down here on the coast isn't it?  I do love the rain, and even though thousands of people are without power, cable, and internet... it's still good to have the rain.  Sure tree's are coming down, cars are slipping and sliding, and fences are blowing over... but I still thank the Lord for the rain.  It's good to have the rivers swell up, and the rain to fall.  We do need it, and so for that I just enjoy it and push through.  Knowing that the rain was coming though I decided to get in a quick backpacking trip before the rain hit. So with my old friend Mr. Burns as company we made a weekend trip out to Fish Camp, a nice 2 hours hike into the canyon from the Nira camp Grounds were we left Super Jeep for the night.

I was able to watch the sun fall behind the mountain, see the stars fill the night sky, and catch the sunrise as the storm moved in.  It really was something, and an awesome time.  We also got in a good day's hike and have a great weekend down in the canyon.  It was really a blast, and I can't wait to get in some more camping soon.  Building the fire that night sure was fun, nothing wanted to catch.  It was really kind of frusterating at times, but we did get the fire up and were able to keep warm and chat through the night.

Sabera also had a good trip and seemed to enjoy her day hiking through the canyon with us.

Take notice to her wet paws, that dog can't get enough of the water... and shortly after this photo she made a run for the river to soak herself in it.  I almost made her sleep outside, but I decided to be nice and let her in with me.  Glad I did too, because she was kind enough to sleep on top of my feet at night and help me stay warm.  She's a good girl.

So thank God for the rain this week, and let's pray that it gives us a short break before pounding us again.  Splash in some puddles too while you're at it.  One of the reason's God gives us rain is to dance in it... at least that's my thought...