Our second day trip was to Switzerland... ... no, Stanley. Can't blame me for having this illusion when I saw snow-capped mountains framing a beautiful lake.
After travelling on a long windy road for more than 2 hours, we finally arrived in Stanley, which lies within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Kiki had fun sitting on a wooden fence
We stopped for lunch at Bridge St. Grill. The restaurant sits right beside a fast flowing river and offers great scenery.
Cute wooden bear statue outside the restaurant
Keep an eye on your kids!
Beautiful scenery
Stop! Private property
Checking out the icy water
After lunch, we went in search of Redfish Lake. Little did we know that we would be blown away by the view!
We are in Switzerland!
Kenneth decided to stay with us while the others went hiking. Owl, Kiki and I took a stroll on the beach.
You will never walk alone... ...
We then went to the Visitor Centre and learnt that Redfish Lake, named for the sockeye salmon, was formed by the action of glaciers. It is about 5 miles long, 1/2 mile wide, and over 300 feet deep.
Wow! Snow-capped mountains in Summer
Gimme a five! Kiki gave Dr Lau a High 5
Kiki & her beloved pacifier
After a while, we went back to the beach to meet the hikers.
Kiki carried by Min Li
A photo with Shu Yunn
Boon Pin & Kenneth getting cold feet
I'm so glam!
Unwilling to return home so soon after the long drive to Stanley, we went on to the Redfish Lake Lodge. Boon Pin, Kenneth, Min Li and Xin Tian went kayaking, while Chin Wei and Shu Yunn shared a paddle boat.
Look at those nice deck chairs
With the great scenery, it would have been fabulous to stay overnight there!
Second Day Trip:
16 June 07 - Stanley
Thursday 26 July 2007
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You'll really miss all these. I still do. :/
Anyway...we celebrated your birthday. (http://tribolum.com/archives/2007/07/26/when_the_cat_is.php)
I'm so touched!! (^.^) Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts! I do miss seeing you all... Work is fun because you are a great bunch! Yeah!
Hihi…my dear huilih tai tai, really enjoy viewing your blog with all those beautiful fotos and interesting comments! Across the miles from Idaho to ‘Switzerland’ is indeed a great get-away for a wonderful break! That reminds me...I really missed my holiday trips too! Hope you continue to have a wonderful time and bring back all the sweet memories of your stay in Potatoe with NiceOwl and lovable Kiki! Cheers*)*
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