Gerle Creek...can't stay away ;)

Headed back up to the El Dorado Forest for another visit to Gerle Creek.
two days spent unplugging ... swimming, reading, and definitely unwinding
cast: Ginger and Yolanda....

Afternoon sun... water is perfect for a serene dip

a day spent on a mossy enclave, reading and observing and swimming

More sun shadows

the epitome of relaxation, and happiness. Nothing like the current National geographic, a 'Denogginzer', and a good sun hat.

Local Knowledge discovery

Our sojourn was given an extra spark by a visit from Lucy's friend, Jody, who  introduced us to his childhood haunts...
A gentle hike to some refreshing falls, and pools

Picnic

Spot the hikers...funny how the guy in the lower left looks photoshopped...hahahaha

lol...looks like the B version of a Merchant Ivory production 

Camping Life...Gerle Creek

Lucy...preparing to tell her story...

...Definitely a heart warming story...lol

Skilled appetizer prep... proscutto, basil, and peach.  Summer in a mouthful

Miz Christine... looking very glamorous in the wilds

Supreme dinners, planned out by Lucy. Night One...Steak stir fry. Night Two ...Sumptuous Burgers.  Night Three ... Marinated Chicken...that was shared with a family that somehow lost half their dinner to Rebel's need to feed

The Set-Up...a veritable home away from home

Evening walk, and swim ...for Rebel

The actual Gerle Creek...supposedly teeming with trout

Gerle Creek...first time around

Talk about being ... so very pleasantly surprised.
What a great nugget of escapism...
Always, it is with trepidation that one books a 3 night/4 day retreat ...to camp ...referencing referrals only found online.
But ....look at this...it worked out, and we had a wonderful, restorative time up in the woods.
Cast: Ginger, Christine, Lucy, and Rebel, with supporting roles filled in by Jody, Ari and Francois.