water smooths lava

water smooths lava, originally uploaded by carolyn_in_oregon.

you can see how if you were unfortunate enough to fall in this water it would then be extremely difficult to get out. The water pounds the lava basalt cliffs smooth. Only the moss can hang on. I was careful to stay on the trail. I'm not ready to die, too much yet to do.

Lava Canyon on Mt St Helens