I love to ski, and because the season is drawing to a close and the conditions have been wonderful, I've been spending several days a week at our cabin in the mountains. It is convenient to stay there as it is so close to the ski area, and I find myself going there often after a long day on the slopes.
The cabin is small, but has everything we need. A living room with a fireplace. A very nice sized kitchen that is just perfect. A full bathroom, a smallish but cozy bedroom, electricity, running water, a septic system and a gorgeous view. (The picture of the Mountain [Merchant Peak] you see in the header of this blog was taken from there.)
Because it is a cabin, we have no phone, tv or Internet. I have to go out on the deck and place my cell phone in one particular spot on the railing in order to receive a signal. Otherwise I have to drive down to the little cafe on Hwy 2 to make a call or check my messages.
I do a lot of reading or watch movies when I'm there. I love not having the distractions that I have at home. I also love the solitude, and the peace and quiet of Index. Bob and I have both occasionally seen one or a pair of Bald Eagle, and last week I saw two Bobcat running up the dirt road in front of the cabin. Besides lots of spawning Salmon, we've seen Bear, Deer, Osprey, Heron, several varieties of Duck, Cedar Waxwing and lots of Kingfisher.
I go to the cabin when I want to get away.
Friends and family have an open invitation to come visit for a day or stay over night any time they'd like.
2 comments:
What a peaceful little place you have there. That's my dream to be able to have my little place like that someday. I'm glad you take advantage of it!
I love the picture of Mt. Index on your main blog page. Very nice. Makes me yearn for summer.
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