We went for a walk around the beautiful little mountain town of Idyllwild. I was dying from the altitude, the heat, the distance... not from being out of shape, no, I am certain it was the altitude. (The elevation in Idyllwild is a mile high.) I was gasping for my breath and trying not to seem so winded in front of Anne, as a matter of pride. Then I saw this totem out of the corner of my eye and had the bright idea to use it as a cover. So I wandered in and met David and Karen (Car-rr-in) working on a giant bear. We chatted for a bit and he told me where it town to see more of his work. Had I been getting oxygen to my brain I would have asked a million interesting questions and would have shared more about this fascinating character. But, let's face it, this sea [level] dweller was trying not to pass out. So enjoy the photos I was able to capture.
P.S. The dog's name is Buffy.
