The Grouse Grind

Part of our Vancouver Vacation included conquering Grouse Mountain.
It was a beautiful day... sun shining, birds chirping, Jen grumbling and complaining all the way up the steep stairs, watching wistfully as lucky people flew over our heads in a gondola. It really was a beautiful setting. I found it difficult to appreciate the view, seeing as how I needed to keep my eyes on the rocks/stairs/tree roots all over the path. Every once in a while it dawned on me just how fantastic this place was. Seriously, GORGEOUS! This is me with a pained look at the half-way mark... do you feel the angst? There were very, very old men who passed me quickly on the trail. I was impressed with the number of people who do this trail in less than 30 minutes. I did it in 90. But... I did it! I'm glad I did. It was so worth it! There's a chalet at the top where we had lunch. We could see all of Vancouver and out to Vancouver Island. It was breathtaking.

This is me at the top. Relieved. Covered in sweat. Apparently trying to swallow bugs for extra protein? I know you want my autograph now.