A work trip required me to fly across the country for a couple of days.  My departure was quite early in the day and, as is my preference, I booked a window seat.  Sadly, I was far back in the plane which meant the jet efflux would get in the way of some photos but that didn’t deter me.  The view on a sunny day as you head over the Cascades is gorgeous.  Lakes atop mountains, deep valleys, peaks spreading into the distance – it all looks great.  The return was late at night so no chance to see anything in the dark.