Day 125 ~ miles 2107.5 - 2111.7
Today we indulged in what we would rate as the best breakfast on the trail. The Timberline Lodge breakfast buffet is one of those legendary things that you hear about for the entire trail; it's hard to believe that we actually made it! The dining room was full of hikers, skiers, and vacationers. We sat with Thor and Fern Toe for a two and a half hour dining session. Our bellies were filled with Belgian waffles with fruit and fresh whipped cream, cheesy eggs, home fries, artisan cheeses, sausage and bacon, fresh baked bread, fruit, and smoothies, among other delicacies.
In a food induced stupor, we lounged on the expansive lodge patio and watched the skiers on the spectacular Mt. Hood. It's apparently the only year-round ski resort in the country. It's also where the outdoor scenes of The Shining were filmed. For hours, we sat on the patio, making phone calls, talking with hikers, and doing chores.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. Around 4:00, we headed away from the Lodge and just hiked a few miles to a nice lookout where we camped with Forest.
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