Big Bear Mountains

My sister (Rebecca), Rich (the boyfriend) and I spent a weekend hiking in the mountains!
 
The views were AMAZING!!

The hike was doable, but with the constant incline and the heat, it was slightly strenuous.

When we reached the top there was a building, and a visitor’s book. It was signed by ‘grandma.’  If you were the grandma that took that hike, I am impressed! 

love the sun flare!
   
On the way down I had my camera out,

capturing the golden light as the sun descended over the mountains. 
I captured so many sights that I had missed on the way up.

We had a wonderful conversation as we walked along, that took our minds off of the easy descent.

When we got to this valley, almost at the base of the mountain, we figured it out. 

Do you know what it is?

We hiked down the wrong side of the mountain.

We had to turn around, hike back up and then back to the car.

When we arrived at the car, it was pretty dark, but luckily we did not get really lost.