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Traveling with Sue and JerrySweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-61016524402323707672014-11-11T09:43:00.001-06:002014-11-11T09:47:03.828-06:00Saturday, Nov 8 - Monday, November 10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On Saturday Ruth and I hit a few thrift shops and bought a few bargains. Dinner at home was roasted chicken and root vegetables, salad and berry pie! Yum.</div>
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On Sunday, the took us for a drive on the "loop" - north in Ormond and then to Ormond by the Sea and back. Beautiful!</div>
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On the loop is the Bulow Plantation Historic State Park. Another National Gold Medal Winner for this Florida State Park. This was a 4675 acre planation growing and processing sugar cane, cotton, rice and indigo. It prospered from 1821 until the outbreak of the Second Seminole War when Bulowville was burned along with other nearby plantations in 1836. This is the beautiful drive into the plantation</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The remains of the coquina sugar mill. We walked around the ruins and checked out the display showing how the plantation looked and how the cane was processed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we drove further on the loop road, we can upon a swampy area with hundreds of birds! Wow!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw five species of birds in one place! Large Egret, immature Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret,Wood Stork and Whit Ibis (a new one for me)!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a Tricolor Heron - a new one for me!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard to tell how many birds there are with the wonderful reflections/ Another bystander said that the water is so muddy because he wild pigs come at night to root around for food and stir all the mud up from the bottom.</td></tr>
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We spent about a half hour watching the birds - fascinating how they are all living together! Watched some fish along the bottom for goodies. Left there and proceeded to Ormond by the Sea to Betty's for late lunch!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not long after arriving back home after our driving tour, Ruth yelled for me to come to the back yard. The Sandhill Cranes are back from Wisconsin! (First time seeing them up close!) They weren't very afraid, and we were able to get very close while feeding them bread scraps. Ruth puts food out daily for the wild turkeys and whoever else comes by. They checked out the food stump before rooting in the ground for insects.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So blessed to see so many beautiful examples of birds today! What fabulous hosts we have!<br />
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-16741977555421748512014-11-11T09:09:00.000-06:002014-11-11T09:10:30.801-06:00Nov 7, 2014 DeBary, DeLand, Swamp House Grill and Blue Spring State Park<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friday we set out about noon for more sightseeing. Drove to DeBary, a small town nearby. Ate lunch at Swamp House Grill! A real treat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice man from our next table took our picture looking out into the marina and the St. John's River. After a great seafood lunch (John and I) Jerry and Ruth had great barbeque sandwiches, we walked around the marina and park. There is also a campground right next to the restaurant. Also checked it out for possible future years. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at the bottom of this photo - taking a siesta right next to the marina waters!<br />
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After lunch they drove us to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, FL. National Gold Medal Winner - Florida State Parks -"America's First Two-Time Winner." And it is very special, indeed. It has a lagoon, the St. John's River, 2643 acres and is a winter home to more than 200 manatees and lots of other birds, turtles and wildlife.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cormorants guard the entrance to the lagoon from interlopers on the St. John's River.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And on the next turn, look what we saw! Manatees!!! Usually don't come in from the cooler river to the 72 degrees of the lagoon until later in November, we were very fortunate to see several! This is probably a mother and calf.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another group of three!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabulous - we spent about 2 hrs just watching them!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final stop of the day was at Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe in DeLand, FL. We stocked up on goodies - some great barbeque sauce, dog biscuits, key lime cookies and a free coozie! What an awesome day! Thank you John and Ruth!</td></tr>
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-38317506815908571312014-11-11T08:26:00.001-06:002014-11-11T09:10:22.860-06:00Nov. 1-6, 2014 St. Marys, GA, Jacksonville, Ormond BeachSaturday, Nov 1 we were scheduled to travel from St. Marys, GA to Jacksonville, FL, but it was SO windy with large gusts that we were able to stay another day at the submarine base next to Nan & Lou. <br />
On Sunday, Nov 2 we struck out for Jacksonville, FL. Arrived about 1 pm at the Elks in Orange Grove and set up. Went into the lodge to register. I was filling out the paperwork while Jerry was helping someone lift a package over the bar to the bartender. Suddenly as he stood up to help, his foot slipped off the rung of the stool and he hit his ribs on the bar! He saw stars and sat down very rapidly! After a half hour in the rig catching his breath, I determined we should have him checked out at the local ER. It was only about 10 minutes away and after a very short stay there, they determined he had fractured two ribs. Bummer! Gave him a prescription for pain killers. We had to wait for the prescription so went to a local pizza place called Brewers! After a great local brew and a pizza (individual sized deep dish pizza called a smacker) we picked up the prescription and went back to the rig. <br />
Monday, Nov 3, bright and early I did all the packing up and we took off for our alignment appointment at ABS about 20 minutes away. (Jerry had repaired a broken leaf spring at the base while parked there and had spotted an alignment problem with severe wearing on two tires.)<br />
They made us wait an hour + while they finished up two jobs in progress. Then after diagnosis said all three axles needed replacing. Egads! It was hard to believe that, but... after much discussion, J and I said ok...it would be 3-5 days there while we waited for them to be shipped and we could stay there. So we got all set up to stay, asked for electricity and wifi. They said they had no wifi - both the father and the daughter who own the shop kidded around about it that they operated in the dark ages. However, in looking at our wifi finder, we found 3 separate setups in their name, so when Jerry challenged them on it, they said, oh, well we can't just let any Tom, Dick & Harry use our signal. And Jerry said, well I'm not just any TDandH, I'm a $2500 customer. So they gave him the wifi code. He came back to me with the info and I was absolutely furious and disgusted that they would lie to us! I said to J if they lied about that, how can we trust anything they have said. We we told them to give us a bill for the diagnostics and we'd go elsewhere for service.<br />
Left there about 11:30 and pulled into a vacant motel parking lot. Jerry made some calls and found an independent alignment contractor who works for several RV dealers in the area. He was working nearby and came to our RV in about 30 min. Preliminary exam said we didn't need new axles! Yes! And he could align it tomorrow. He said we could go ahead and move our rig to Ormond Beach to our cousin's home as he was going to be working in Ormond on Tuesday at a dealer's there. Perfect!<br />
So we arrived at John & Ruth Vinall's about 3 pm and got set up. Ruth had a nice meal for us and we crashed early.<br />
On Tuesday, the alignment guy called about noon and Jerry drove the rig to a Lowe's parking lot nearby where the manager had given him permission to do the work. A couple of hours and only $350 and we were all set! Wow, thank heavens we listened to our gut feeling and rejected ABS!<br />
On Wednesday, Nov 5 our cousin Bonnie Vinall Nantkes (who we met for the first time at the Vinall Cousin's Reunion in Davenport in Sept( came over from her home in Eustis, FL (about 45 minutes away) We had happy hour out in the Florida room and then a nice dinner that Ruth and I had fixed. Fun!<br />
On Thursday, we took of about 11 am for Daytona's 38th annual Greek Festival held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. They had lots of white tents set up as well as areas in their church building to hold vendors selling food and drink and some crafts. We checked it all out and then selected our food and took it out to the pier to eat. <br />
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After lunch, John took us on a tour of some of the Daytona areas. We drove by the Drive in Christian Church!<br />
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Then down to the Ponce Inlet...at the lowest end of the barrier island between the Halifax River an the Atlantic Ocean. <br />
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After viewing more areas of Daytona, it was happy hour time, so we stopped at Carribbean Jack's. It is right on the Halifax River/intercoastal.<br />
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Nan and Lou are staying at Kings Bay Naval Base in St. Marys, GA (right on the GA/FL border) and invited us to come stay with them for a week. So here we are and what a beautiful, peaceful place it is! The campground is right on a small lake an we've seen Wood Storks and Wilson's Plover family (new lifelist birds for me), Great blue heron, Great White Egrets so far. Haven't seen an alligator, though there are signs posted that there are gaters in these waters. Nan has seen them, though. Nan had great dinner for us first night, chicken stew and warm bread. Last night I did salmon, broccoli and salad. Nan contributed basil pasta and pumpkin pie! Feast. Nan and I took a small walk yesterday...my foot is some better and allows me to walk short distances. I also did 6 loads of wash at the FREE laundry...yippee all caught up. We also got in a game of scrabble cubes. Monday, today, we went to get our IDs at the security post and passed the background checks so we're now here officially with our own passes. <br />
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Went to dinner where we met another Vinall cousin - Richard and Liz Moburg. Had a great meal and wonderful conversation at Hops Supply. <br />
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Took a motorcycle ride one day to Wrightsville Beach, toured the beautiful homes and condos right on the ocean.<br />
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Wonderful churches and beautiful old homes in the older part of Wilmington. Had a great spaghetti dinner at their home north of Wilmington.</div>
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Our last night, met Richard and dog Maddy for a drink at Fermenal...a very laid back, relaxing place not far from their home. Then a great flounder for me, shrimp for Jerry dinner at The Boat House.</div>
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<br />Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-52675544919829509342014-10-21T09:32:00.000-05:002014-10-23T12:32:19.160-05:00Oct. 20, 2014Continuing through beautiful fall-colored hills, the Allegheny Mountains, over the Eastern Continental Divide at 2610', viewing the Monogahela River, Potomac River, and today through the Shenendoah Valley. We had mountains on both sides of us as we headed south...the George Washington National Forest was on our west side and the Allegheny's on the east. <br />
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Passed many cool names of bodies of water and towns...and saw our first sign of "run" - Pugh's Run (a small creek). Seems to be an old Eastern US name. <br />
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Also a first. Sign: Trucks and "combination vehicles" use right lane when traveling less than 70 mph. Made a lot of miles today since we were mostly on interstates. Stopped around 5 pm at the Mount Rocky, NC Elk. Interesting how different the Elks lodges are throughout this USA. Had $3 pulled pork sandwiches and cole slaw for dinner here. (They called them BBQ sandwiches, but was a vinegar base with no "BBQ in sight." Good, but think we prefer the BBQ we're accustomed to. <br />
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Only 100 miles to go today, and I have connected with cousin, Richard Moburg in Wilmington, NC and have plans to meet he and wife, Liz, for dinner tonight! Looking forward to meeting another Vinall 3rd cousin! Much warmer here - 70's! Yea! Hope to get a motorcycle ride in today and do some sightseeing in the next couple of days. Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-58778959065819412014-10-20T09:19:00.000-05:002014-10-21T09:14:58.285-05:00October 19, 2014Travel day today, Sunday, Oct 20. Getting really chilly here in PA, so once again we're abandoning my research and heading south. Also, plantar fasciitis is really messing with my walking. Bummer that we were at least weeks late in leaving IA.<br />
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We had a 4-state day even though we drove less than 200 miles. PA-MD-WV-VA. Beautiful fall colors - my pictures don't do it justice! Think I need to clean my camera lens!<br />
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Spent 3 nights at the New Philadelphia, OH, Elks and did genealogy research on the Stiffler and Casebeer line in the Little Family Tree.<br />
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Also got to do some sightseeing as the weather cleared up a little on Thursday, Oct. 16. Went to Zoar, OH, home of the communal society begun in 1817 by Wurttenburg, Germany, immigrants. It was finally disbanded in 1898, but was a very successful society. They paid for their land by digging 7 miles of the Erie Canal next to the Tuscarawas River which ran through their land. There were still about 75 families living there in the 2010 census.<br />
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The Zoar Hotel, built in the early 1800's</div>
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Canal Tavern. Wonderful lunch spot! Their German food was wonderful...especially their 4- hour ham and pea soup!</div>
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Across the highway from the Canal Tavern. On your right is a little portion of what's left of the Erie Canal in this area. On the left, the Tuscarawas River.<br />
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The Tuscarawas River</div>
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Fall color in New Philadelphia Co.</div>
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"The largest cookoo clock in the world" proclaims this Sugarville tourist sight.</div>
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Arrived at the Monessen, PA Elks around 4 pm. Will spend the weekend here exploring the area. Beautiful temps - hopefully will be good weather this weekend - Jerry wants to ride his bike!</div>
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Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-47755751414527812042013-07-16T09:44:00.001-05:002013-07-16T09:44:58.249-05:002013 July 15 to Missoula, MT<p><font size="4">On the road about 10:30 am. We continue following the Clearwater River and go through the Clearwater National Forest. </font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tJHHNn4iQaU/UeVcQV3qe9I/AAAAAAAADPQ/RUGgRlEsA-E/s1600-h/IMG_5763%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5763" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5763" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ylvmM7G05ME/UeVcRXpKbrI/AAAAAAAADPY/1ExWcxYtvsA/IMG_5763_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Then we come to the Selway Wild and Scenic River…and it is that. Many miles of absolute nothing but absolutely clear river, green fir trees and blue sky with white clouds. Only one small community. Then in no time, we’re following the Lochsa River around lots of twists and bends and begin gradual climbing. We skirt the Selway-Bitterroot Wildlife area. After a lunch stop along the river, we begin the ascent to Lolo Pass – up from 2720’ to 5225’.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1XXTkFYyc48/UeVcSHt-6PI/AAAAAAAADPg/8aMU6jcs8Hs/s1600-h/IMG_5765%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5765" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5765" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f9hiJs-QRY4/UeVcTC7Mr_I/AAAAAAAADPo/j2-1zjgWv0w/IMG_5765_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j9DnAEZzPX0/UeVcUFowyHI/AAAAAAAADPw/q4hulhbm1hE/s1600-h/IMG_5766%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5766" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5766" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XdB8cGFEpPg/UeVcVHUgdpI/AAAAAAAADP4/t5_dlKSIENk/IMG_5766_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We have seen hundreds of motorcycles on this isolated stretch of US 12 in Idaho, and more are in the visitor’s center parking lot in ID with the Montana border in sight.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_TuT7MIg3TE/UeVcV6SM4NI/AAAAAAAADQA/7AuDyPUsXQg/s1600-h/IMG_5770%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5770" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5770" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eHVHgA--sDA/UeVcW2HRHRI/AAAAAAAADQI/hAbS6IW3a1c/IMG_5770_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">After a gradual descent we pass Lolo Hot Springs tourist area and lush meadows east of there.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-voHOo8YC74M/UeVcXghmaNI/AAAAAAAADQQ/v8T9p2yGJxc/s1600-h/IMG_5772%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5772" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vm46B_V-eGA/UeVcYaHTfmI/AAAAAAAADQY/BUycDyclMfg/IMG_5772_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We see Lolo peak (9096’) and follow Lolo Creek which is clear brown from lots of tannin in the water.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CgkOWk7t1Jw/UeVcZf5p3iI/AAAAAAAADQg/UiYf_CJkvaA/s1600-h/IMG_5773%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5773" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5773" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PuAA23ThLzA/UeVcaPJgSQI/AAAAAAAADQo/74GfT6AHkNg/IMG_5773_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="443"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Shortly, we leave US 12 and travel Hwy 93 north 7 miles to Missoula. Seems so strange to be in this town without the kids being here! Tomorrow we get the back door of the RV reinforced at Bitterroot Welding in town. The hinges which allow the door to drop down in order to load the bikes are breaking into the fiberglass.</font> </p> <p><font size="4">Well, this ends the 2012-13 Adventure blog. Hope you have enjoyed the journey as much as we have. It’s been a dream trip come true. Hugs and loves to all our family and friends.</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-53708611348255895082013-07-15T20:09:00.001-05:002013-07-15T20:09:51.434-05:002013 July 14 Palouse SP to Kamiah, ID<p><font size="4">After another look at the falls, and reading about Anthropologist Fryxell who found 12,000 bones in lava a bit down stream, </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7TUhWcCgW9E/UeSc-88bkjI/AAAAAAAADL4/CeyHi_eykwg/s1600-h/IMG_57273.jpg"><img title="IMG_5727" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5727" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uxtlVjfWtNE/UeSdAOChmVI/AAAAAAAADL8/JxKOReEh9t8/IMG_5727_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T0hijSPLfns/UeSdBeqpaWI/AAAAAAAADME/w9Tc-wZzP7Q/s1600-h/IMG_57283.jpg"><img title="IMG_5728" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5728" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2OUipXVF-lk/UeSdChG6uBI/AAAAAAAADMM/xUrMQozlgfA/IMG_5728_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="581"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">we push on, back south to US 12 headin’ East on the Lewis and Clark Trail. More interesting patterns on the hills. Lots more wheat farms. Climb to 2785’ and then back down,</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8h0WcBffoXc/UeSdDXx7i6I/AAAAAAAADMU/PqeZtoytzKU/s1600-h/IMG_57323.jpg"><img title="IMG_5732" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5732" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9JnO24-LAF8/UeSdERZNg9I/AAAAAAAADMc/xrEcAF22u2k/IMG_5732_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="337"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">And wind farms…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PEf407kLQb8/UeSdFeeYEKI/AAAAAAAADMk/CrCTbea9oqY/s1600-h/IMG_57343.jpg"><img title="IMG_5734" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5734" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YG8aJLZMEus/UeSdGdDvdGI/AAAAAAAADMs/Ntz_ae7MQ2c/IMG_5734_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="598"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Two different ways of stacking bales that we hadn’t seen before...</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LWDr_O7Nsxo/UeSdHG1MHgI/AAAAAAAADM0/R8G-XlbK1JQ/s1600-h/IMG_57353.jpg"><img title="IMG_5735" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5735" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i25q2aVp2J4/UeSdIO2e0EI/AAAAAAAADM8/djJiU8s9KGo/IMG_5735_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="269"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-woo583FLCm0/UeSdJIA6BkI/AAAAAAAADNE/pWSf3CdvQ3E/s1600-h/IMG_57373.jpg"><img title="IMG_5737" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5737" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jRUNWz5C1JQ/UeSdKD3Cw4I/AAAAAAAADNM/giQsysNCr20/IMG_5737_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="379"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">More patterns</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_vvHBVuETmc/UeSdLCHNXbI/AAAAAAAADNU/7RRiDz61iPo/s1600-h/IMG_57423.jpg"><img title="IMG_5742" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5742" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2E7wLdLYo3k/UeSdMMbrwfI/AAAAAAAADNc/3XJJXgPN7z8/IMG_5742_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">As we cross into Idaho, US 12 becomes the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway. Lewiston, ID and the Snake River</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CWFYcRuleyg/UeSdM5cZOcI/AAAAAAAADNk/CYYvvOZ5ZeM/s1600-h/IMG_57473.jpg"><img title="IMG_5747" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5747" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PKuOpGAtpuE/UeSdNuAKhDI/AAAAAAAADNs/0X1CU6yYfG4/IMG_5747_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="241"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YTYShWALTbc/UeSdOdRXStI/AAAAAAAADN0/7AzFdMNkF1E/s1600-h/IMG_57483.jpg"><img title="IMG_5748" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5748" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4maX1XoRPU4/UeSdPTwIU2I/AAAAAAAADOA/jl4d-73F_TI/IMG_5748_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Heading south on US 12 and we follow the Clearwater River for miles and miles, twisting and turning around the huge bluffs. Lots of floats and canoes out on the beautiful river on a beautiful warm day.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mnYggPDkTHA/UeSdQcRzh7I/AAAAAAAADOI/JoOQx4X5q8c/s1600-h/IMG_57503.jpg"><img title="IMG_5750" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5750" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qbuIMpSCo3Y/UeSdRWwZIII/AAAAAAAADOQ/QG5cWKsHVZg/IMG_5750_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i59ozbkDbZA/UeSdSaBwZuI/AAAAAAAADOY/v04Lh8JMGI8/s1600-h/IMG_57533.jpg"><img title="IMG_5753" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5753" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hrqFi4cCCuk/UeSdTnjdICI/AAAAAAAADOg/MP7N7D0Z54g/IMG_5753_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Finally, trees again.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J5W8TjR6BwQ/UeSdUv3k30I/AAAAAAAADOo/412SLwUiwT4/s1600-h/IMG_57553.jpg"><img title="IMG_5755" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-85f6bZzhPvU/UeSdVvZOixI/AAAAAAAADOw/XWOs0sLgCQs/IMG_5755_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="350"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5X4UGcYqshE/UeSdWl0qz6I/AAAAAAAADO4/GYqKa5EjFAA/s1600-h/IMG_57563.jpg"><img title="IMG_5756" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5756" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7iQX081MzC4/UeSdXeU6SHI/AAAAAAAADPA/V76SOYFWG5A/IMG_5756_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="332"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Stop in Kamiah, ID for groceries, fuel and overnight at the County Park next to the Clearwater River $5 for 15 amp electricity. First sweet corn of the year for supper! Yea.</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-18122798871242774572013-07-15T20:07:00.001-05:002013-07-15T20:07:22.241-05:00Saturday July 13 River View to Palouse State Park<p><font size="4">On the road after lunch. Lots of pullouts for stopping to view the River or spend the night. Ours was the best though as it was further from the road. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Picture of the Naches River before we go into the town.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EkLzvmlIjhk/UeSccbvBd6I/AAAAAAAADI4/8yh9ASRz4Qs/s1600-h/IMG_56903.jpg"><img title="IMG_5690" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5690" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qwNQpYB2CNw/UeScdUmoCoI/AAAAAAAADJA/_CK63OZQwvs/IMG_5690_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="296"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Another gorgeous mountain photo. Mt. Rainier?</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V2r3PjhQuTE/UeSceGTxVHI/AAAAAAAADJI/ZgfzZOEi43s/s1600-h/IMG_56923.jpg"><img title="IMG_5692" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5692" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7PRhc1BmiDs/UeSce1fz9rI/AAAAAAAADJQ/YKyAsXVN-JI/IMG_5692_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Beautiful valley with lots of fruit and produce stands. Grapevines, corn, wheat, hay, cattle, apple trees all with irrigation. A sign states we’re on the Lewis and Clark Trail. </font></p> <p><font size="4">We leave the valley and traverse the hills. Huge areas of wheat fields with nothing else in sight. No small towns for miles. I think about how far these folks have to go for groceries. Know it wouldn’t be for me!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PNNrsZe0ZRo/UeScfw_d7AI/AAAAAAAADJY/LbLl7O15-As/s1600-h/IMG_56973.jpg"><img title="IMG_5697" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5697" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fQJNt_GlnSM/UeScg1q9etI/AAAAAAAADJg/am-qZyYwuDA/IMG_5697_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Interesting patterns in the pictures below. We pass up “Sorghum Hollow Rd.”</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Kdk9iOZknSA/UeSchngX5xI/AAAAAAAADJo/2YtSwm1nOoQ/s1600-h/IMG_56993.jpg"><img title="IMG_5699" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5699" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W2uizH69kuc/UeScif7KOZI/AAAAAAAADJw/3NOipymgVTA/IMG_5699_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-inRStUUVxho/UeScjWdHk8I/AAAAAAAADJ4/_ffhpyhkQfo/s1600-h/IMG_57043.jpg"><img title="IMG_5704" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5704" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mM0-wnJGBps/UeSckV21IFI/AAAAAAAADKA/v7pnvePHCpY/IMG_5704_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="413"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tRIkBbfQNfQ/UeSclRVegCI/AAAAAAAADKI/FzjrHrD-fPk/s1600-h/IMG_57073.jpg"><img title="IMG_5707" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5707" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bVrKK6gpX0I/UeScmbFHB4I/AAAAAAAADKQ/GDAozq4s-6g/IMG_5707_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UJKX6GGLkzQ/UeScnQy6XSI/AAAAAAAADKY/tkIDhAIk4BY/s1600-h/IMG_57083.jpg"><img title="IMG_5708" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5708" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oH-Mc8qgrbA/UeScobiVJvI/AAAAAAAADKg/LS-53qvHyjc/IMG_5708_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">About 4 PM we come into the town of Dayton. Fill up with diesel – egads $4.15 here. We’re used to paying $3.80ish. Dumped our tanks free with the fill.</font> </p> <p><font size="4">Beautifully kept train station at Dayton.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WG-mShw2JUg/UeScpfnjf3I/AAAAAAAADKo/s_KMZEDVW64/s1600-h/IMG_57093.jpg"><img title="IMG_5709" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5709" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gaRi46KwCgg/UeScqcdnY2I/AAAAAAAADKw/K3JStZAeK_k/IMG_5709_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="413"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Decided to eat since there’s not much in the way of towns ahead of us. Ate at Thrasher’s Grill. Excellent food. We had the restaurant to ourselves. As our waitress told us, there were two weddings in town and all the townsfolk were attending those celebrations. Bet we made their day! LOL This mural was next to the restaurant.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z9hxkygMvCw/UeScrXcEimI/AAAAAAAADK4/oIDFjAynHKM/s1600-h/IMG_57113.jpg"><img title="IMG_5711" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5711" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nrCCAugXNEE/UeScsEWqgmI/AAAAAAAADLA/kpuR8pO8Il4/IMG_5711_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="238"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">After an hour on US 12, we see a sign for Palouse Falls. Interestingly enough our friend Pat had seen a photo of the falls and posted it on FB the day before and asked me if we had been here. Well, I said, not yet! So, off we go north on a farm to market road to the small state park. We get set up in the overflow boondock area which is fine. 1000’+ up here so it is cooler. Lovely breeze. Walk about 100’ to see the falls! Spectacular! Thanks, Pat!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8hO1Mo0Vd4k/UeScsw8tg9I/AAAAAAAADLI/AleQtIDyPR8/s1600-h/IMG_57123.jpg"><img title="IMG_5712" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5712" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Z6-Q7Xw7s0/UeSct8BjlGI/AAAAAAAADLQ/i3uxJvi4uts/IMG_5712_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S9B7Wkc8fLk/UeScu2fl82I/AAAAAAAADLY/8HhGvyW0nK8/s1600-h/IMG_57143.jpg"><img title="IMG_5714" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5714" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YCTLEIarA5A/UeScvx3X9MI/AAAAAAAADLg/QX-Be_F7pyk/IMG_5714_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xIgq3oim_sQ/UeScxLlbhcI/AAAAAAAADLo/CnyyKogG6Yk/s1600-h/IMG_57153.jpg"><img title="IMG_5715" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5715" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6-VAI93vl08/UeScyBneQzI/AAAAAAAADLw/8PZYUWAK45w/IMG_5715_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Cool, quiet sleeping except for the “crazy amount of coyotes” howling, per Jerry. Didn’t bother me!</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-76573072836250897062013-07-15T20:05:00.001-05:002013-07-15T20:05:25.041-05:002013 July 10 Sequim –July 12 River View Rest<p><font size="4">July 10 Rest day.</font></p> <p><font size="4">July 11 Left Sequim. Very cloudy and nicely cool. Passed Lord’s Lake (Grandma Pearl, my Dad’s Mom was a “Lord” -Love it. Through Quilcene and didn’t take “Linger Longer Rd!” LOL. Through the east corner of Olympic NF and skirted the Hood Canal. Another interesting name, “Never Give Up Road.” By the time we got to Hoodsport, we had sun and blue sky. I-5 south to US 12 and then east. This is called the White Pass Scenic Byway through the mountains with beautiful views.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VjWksvInldo/UeSb8PHq4YI/AAAAAAAADF4/FfRSU9Gb0-U/s1600-h/IMG_56493.jpg"><img title="IMG_5649" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5649" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zrVZ-eNheYk/UeSb9Pm30CI/AAAAAAAADGA/-BLEsRehmqg/IMG_5649_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xuQ3RcgNBDo/UeSb9xczcdI/AAAAAAAADGI/0VUuZTLTxUU/s1600-h/IMG_56507.jpg"><img title="IMG_5650" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5650" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-De7muwpYmXA/UeSb-w4ZlEI/AAAAAAAADGQ/KhUx8fWFK_s/IMG_5650_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="335"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Stopped at Mayfield for fuel, then through Mossyrock in a beautiful valley. Stopped for the night at a Senior Center parking lot in Morton, WA. Free wifi, quiet and shady. Ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant a block away.</font> </p> <p><font size="4">July 12</font></p> <p><font size="4">Cloudy and coolish. Follow the Cowlitz river on US 12. Up to Packwood at 1200’.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a2sVQJ-FJxk/UeSb_qnSZCI/AAAAAAAADGY/CZAKiEhxLFM/s1600-h/IMG_56523.jpg"><img title="IMG_5652" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5652" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-szvHTP7CHBw/UeScAl_ufDI/AAAAAAAADGg/m6UUszYlv4U/IMG_5652_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="545"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We stop at the Palisades Viewpoint. These fractures were caused thousands of years ago when a volcano 7 miles away spewed lava and the edges of the lava cooled more quickly and caused the rocks to split.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OYV8aSbVy8k/UeScBrDdqyI/AAAAAAAADGo/PhTI6LmQryU/s1600-h/IMG_56563.jpg"><img title="Palisades, Hwy 12, Washington" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Palisades, Hwy 12, Washington" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FLovbiEf_fE/UeScCzxkgSI/AAAAAAAADGw/tBCfU0WIPbY/IMG_5656_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Goat rocks in the distance with the snow.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9POtXV59CyI/UeScEPTKPgI/AAAAAAAADG4/_H6bb3Z4sdc/s1600-h/IMG_56573.jpg"><img title="IMG_5657" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5657" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z6UZ9ercSuE/UeScFeg078I/AAAAAAAADHA/K6061tPYezs/IMG_5657_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="494"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Mount Rainier Viewpoint!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EV6efspI8S8/UeScGJ9HDLI/AAAAAAAADHI/87DPjtewnQA/s1600-h/IMG_56613.jpg"><img title="IMG_5661" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5661" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XgCGKOX_WN0/UeScHL8C_oI/AAAAAAAADHQ/ACS4f-zYEXQ/IMG_5661_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hLrHULywwDg/UeScH-IyBLI/AAAAAAAADHY/C6SbdMlABm4/s1600-h/IMG_56653.jpg"><img title="IMG_5665" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5665" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nZZd1pAWLWA/UeScJOLqBrI/AAAAAAAADHg/Z9DwW3yEL5U/IMG_5665_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="497"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Clear Creek Falls is another pullout. Fabulous!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3-IPa9i6JN4/UeScKXWcwKI/AAAAAAAADHo/xCMECeJTfqc/s1600-h/IMG_56723.jpg"><img title="IMG_5672" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5672" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zNFbsUm2deE/UeScLSOvzXI/AAAAAAAADHw/RbETFVOgCVM/IMG_5672_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Lots of small pullouts along the Tieton River along US 12. We choose one for our overnight stop that is farther from the road. </font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1HwE-Bffc8Q/UeScMj-ufGI/AAAAAAAADH4/CN8BrMQV07E/s1600-h/IMG_56873.jpg"><img title="IMG_5687" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oSgKQqhhcBI/UeScNhylKHI/AAAAAAAADIA/6RwxsPw0eIc/IMG_5687_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Lunch and relaxing by the noisy rushing water! So peaceful and restful!</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R_0lMyE3PLg/UeScO59BgHI/AAAAAAAADII/votS-0QoS0E/s1600-h/IMG_56783.jpg"><img title="IMG_5678" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5678" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SEvq6fO0Tgw/UeScQJiK6MI/AAAAAAAADIQ/xREXa0oOvF4/IMG_5678_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="3">Took some fun photos of the river.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BAtU-OTmTi8/UeScRfxAxDI/AAAAAAAADIY/MX6MfXfuEo0/s1600-h/IMG_56803.jpg"><img title="IMG_5680" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5680" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5KaJT4GkfE0/UeScSaMi8FI/AAAAAAAADIc/NnsE40SsTOY/IMG_5680_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">A Says Phoebe flits from the trees and rocks down to the water for bugs. Got one!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gUmLyxTMllU/UeScTa4RxlI/AAAAAAAADIo/uwFOzGQ9qOs/s1600-h/IMG_56823.jpg"><img title="IMG_5682" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5682" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b9sOfTWMs4g/UeScUlEwZMI/AAAAAAAADIw/tggAB3Nb_ps/IMG_5682_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">After a simple supper, made a fire in the rock fire ring! Heaven. We haven’t done this for a long time and really enjoyed the respite! Beautiful cool breeze for sleeping.</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-77230495563452197482013-07-11T20:50:00.001-05:002013-07-11T20:50:57.951-05:002013 July 5 Seattle area to Sequim and July 6-9 Port Angeles to Pender Island, BC and return<p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">July 5 we drive north to Edmonds, WA to get the ferry across Puget Sounds. We follow the ferry signs and then there’s a detour which didn’t make any sense at all. They want to us to climb a 12% grade hill, stop at the top and then make a sharp right turn! Not gonna happen. Backed down the road and used our Kentucky Windage to find the road we thought they wanted us on…Yup – we’re in the ferry lineup – yea! 30 minute shuttle and we’re in Kingston. Took highway 104 and crossed the Hood Canal on the “floating bridge.” Around the Olympic NF and then into Sequim! Found the Elks and got set up. Got the bike out and got muffins for breakfast and had supper at a Mexican Restaurant. Not many choices here in Sequim. To bed early.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Up really early and drive from Sequim Elks where our RV is and drive 20 minutes to Port Angeles where we catch the ferry to Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC. Be there at 7 AM for 8:15 AM ferry departure. Board at 7:45 am</font></p> <p><font size="4">Ferry lineup in Port Angeles</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cySbG2WYkVc/Ud9gSdN9RTI/AAAAAAAAC8U/Bul4J-_Wd_c/s1600-h/IMG_20033.jpg"><img title="IMG_2003" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2003" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dnSKT6y65Eo/Ud9gTEwQA_I/AAAAAAAAC8c/ewbp73P2hjU/IMG_2003_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Beautiful Olympic Mountains as we leave Port Angeles</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QnKW984HH6g/Ud9gTpME64I/AAAAAAAAC8k/1rUXNot0m-E/s1600-h/IMG_20163.jpg"><img title="IMG_2016" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2016" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tp5-6YlOsHo/Ud9gUPIyJRI/AAAAAAAAC8s/DPXyi8uzras/IMG_2016_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Jerry snoozes as we cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca. I ate a delicious bowl of Ivars’ famous Clam Chowder. Yum!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-32Ks-3lYcLY/Ud9gUvpUDfI/AAAAAAAAC80/DHPB3kw6Vhw/s1600-h/IMG_20203.jpg"><img title="IMG_2020" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2020" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5g3s1m-LQmM/Ud9gVGdEyeI/AAAAAAAAC88/BXvUZCglal4/IMG_2020_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Arrive at 10:30 AM and go through customs and drive through Victoria North to Sidney.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vE4FwTQS7cU/Ud9gVpdo78I/AAAAAAAAC9E/8OqPhKr5tEw/s1600-h/IMG_20293.jpg"><img title="IMG_2029" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2029" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fv0WhZpXZcQ/Ud9gWa2CHxI/AAAAAAAAC9M/sHIvTMR4lj0/IMG_2029_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lzQisvaBw8c/Ud9gW2V_hUI/AAAAAAAAC9U/mmeriDr0u_s/s1600-h/IMG_20303.jpg"><img title="IMG_2030" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jI4PwP3Kr0c/Ud9gXuu__sI/AAAAAAAAC9c/23gNcCc-N7o/IMG_2030_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Customs lineup as we debark</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6G11_Kc6yOM/Ud9gYL330vI/AAAAAAAAC9k/7fKQMZiRqoo/s1600-h/IMG_20313.jpg"><img title="IMG_2031" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2031" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-siycOhQg58g/Ud9gYo8l26I/AAAAAAAAC9s/V21-7HjSe7s/IMG_2031_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Victoria – beautiful flowers and majestic buildings. I haven’t been here since 1962!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5uuAREjhAH4/Ud9gaEFQyKI/AAAAAAAAC90/kuAAmKOSPFc/s1600-h/IMG_20373.jpg"><img title="IMG_2037" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2037" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SVuWdVs3uIs/Ud9gan_u1-I/AAAAAAAAC98/lpA3w1_sMpU/IMG_2037_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="327"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ekgQfpi9xno/Ud9gbIOBRGI/AAAAAAAAC-A/tAIVGdstXtM/s1600-h/IMG_20383.jpg"><img title="IMG_2038" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2038" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-alJUHGImhfw/Ud9gblVRZZI/AAAAAAAAC-M/tuVsWESfgj8/IMG_2038_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ng1zImJF2M8/Ud9gcKCztnI/AAAAAAAAC-U/o9OR9ZYdICA/s1600-h/IMG_20503.jpg"><img title="IMG_2050" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2050" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GP_x4rrusH4/Ud9gc3_y-tI/AAAAAAAAC-c/q803AEX2Oxs/IMG_2050_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">How often do you see a sign advertising Murphy Beds?</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LSB4U0wSaCY/Ud9gdSYOWKI/AAAAAAAAC-g/yCT-3qZ3x5Q/s1600-h/IMG_20543.jpg"><img title="IMG_2054" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2054" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-opv46zBRpCI/Ud9gfJAfnOI/AAAAAAAAC-s/FtFuy1zTZj0/IMG_2054_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">On our way to Sidney. In Sidney, saw a sign for a business: FLUSH – Bathroom Essentials! Funny.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZJHvXuC8oBc/Ud9gf9vO18I/AAAAAAAAC-0/1LHtJzoAQM4/s1600-h/IMG_20553.jpg"><img title="IMG_2055" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2055" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rUhtuc9kbq8/Ud9ggs6a7_I/AAAAAAAAC-8/pX1b9OaLCJk/IMG_2055_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Sidney is a neat, tidy, lovely little town.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uqKLO9BIDc8/Ud9ghFrzh0I/AAAAAAAAC_E/0zwjsC4oVP8/s1600-h/IMG_20603.jpg"><img title="IMG_2060" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2060" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5tlkLp7JoXo/Ud9ghlPCwYI/AAAAAAAAC_M/pnhNZc6FEsc/IMG_2060_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="414"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Free wifi so stopped at the Woodshed and checked email, etc. and had a delicious beer and pizza.</font> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fw2rUaTY1I0/Ud9giiK7b0I/AAAAAAAAC_U/Gvo8XN5dTVk/s1600-h/IMG_55063.jpg"><img title="Wood fired pizza - Sidney, BC 7-6-13" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Wood fired pizza - Sidney, BC 7-6-13" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vBY8woIcizk/Ud9gjCX5UvI/AAAAAAAAC_c/n5B1lM0ZXis/IMG_5506_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Mall next to the Woodshed. The flowers up here in the northwest are so spectacular!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ad4tNYMNrJE/Ud9gjuiTLHI/AAAAAAAAC_k/-Pss-J3MAYc/s1600-h/IMG_55083.jpg"><img title="Downtown mall, Sidney, Vancouver, BC" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Downtown mall, Sidney, Vancouver, BC" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Gv9Fxu7Rgsc/Ud9gkVtQa-I/AAAAAAAAC_s/CcLm8T0dA6I/IMG_5508_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iqpksWIYdFs/Ud9gk-BlB9I/AAAAAAAAC_0/2szDo8K0HYc/s1600-h/IMG_55113.jpg"><img title="IMG_5511" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5511" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JVRsikwe6TU/Ud9glYN2LtI/AAAAAAAAC_8/IUNIR1u3CoY/IMG_5511_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="359"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Drive to Swartz Bay to board the ferry to Pender – a 45 minute ride. Our ship is The Queen of Cumberland. Bumper sticker on the ferry to Pender. They are laid back.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8ThdTk2KJAY/Ud9gl6YvcII/AAAAAAAADAE/cPlBzLUoAX0/s1600-h/IMG_55303.jpg"><img title="IMG_5530" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5530" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CmRPAvvF_SY/Ud9gmY9fdfI/AAAAAAAADAM/zk_3cfP_dT4/IMG_5530_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6sq7xmdYe8I/Ud9gnKX1XpI/AAAAAAAADAU/7MtgmGkWcT8/s1600-h/IMG_55313.jpg"><img title="IMG_5531" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5531" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xXKOjstmlhA/Ud9gnttJJ8I/AAAAAAAADAc/EZJzkdgWP20/IMG_5531_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">One of the many San Juan Islands.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xa_UWaDsxv8/Ud9goPYdORI/AAAAAAAADAk/FcEZb57Ew_I/s1600-h/IMG_55403.jpg"><img title="IMG_5540" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5540" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1ucSaIV3OaQ/Ud9gohVhp2I/AAAAAAAADAs/4xw9quzR0UM/IMG_5540_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Our host, Ian, was on the same ferry from Swartz Bay to Pender so we had a nice visit on the ride.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p1UH5W3FFk4/Ud9gpVStMBI/AAAAAAAADA0/B7vKmCulOQU/s1600-h/IMG_55422.jpg"><img title="IMG_5542" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5542" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XxSnDEQnDxg/Ud9gp3fSuEI/AAAAAAAADA4/N9_pC_08FUE/IMG_5542_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Following Ian to their home on North Pender.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JzkxDaRmhk0/Ud9gqaTUqiI/AAAAAAAADBE/06-6NUSPKEc/s1600-h/IMG_55433.jpg"><img title="IMG_5543" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5543" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tCEXwrDveEM/Ud9grMDCRdI/AAAAAAAADBM/j0SPNYy6O7w/IMG_5543_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="427"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wgkx4pd0u6s/Ud9grmt3vBI/AAAAAAAADBU/QGvP3QYeBZ0/s1600-h/IMG_55453.jpg"><img title="IMG_5545" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5545" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HIhIxqvIHFQ/Ud9gsIntESI/AAAAAAAADBc/FkCD1-THiHQ/IMG_5545_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Relaxing dinner and evening catching up with them. Hadn’t seen them since we spent a week in Abbeville, LA and met them in Nov of 2010.</font></p> <p><font size="4">On Sunday after a yummy breakfast, they took us around the island sightseeing. We stopped at Brooks Point Regional Park and walked a short shady path to the beach.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CNx_vUGLV7c/Ud9gtIJPMzI/AAAAAAAADBk/b_34P9tJ0Jk/s1600-h/IMG_55543.jpg"><img title="IMG_5554" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5554" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_FeOWomJEC4/Ud9gt8vmigI/AAAAAAAADBs/1ST6qbL6qd4/IMG_5554_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Aug0rFwy18U/Ud9guhNKBxI/AAAAAAAADB0/IzZ-GZhQQpI/s1600-h/IMG_55573.jpg"><img title="IMG_5557" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5557" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-duvM_fRK9L0/Ud9gvMbZd6I/AAAAAAAADB8/wMLbxOHee2w/IMG_5557_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Spotted a bright purple starfish!</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C0pIKWxgkC4/Ud9gwCaaN5I/AAAAAAAADCE/i636v4I_65E/s1600-h/IMG_55693.jpg"><img title="IMG_5569" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5569" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bnUBF4XofBs/Ud9gw8bpCBI/AAAAAAAADCM/0yeoao-tMLs/IMG_5569_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">And a seal mom and pup. I was too slow with the camera and the pup dove into the water before I could get a photo.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U-ZsjgtLCLM/Ud9gxUD9DWI/AAAAAAAADCU/_VVgJZxGrMc/s1600-h/IMG_55703.jpg"><img title="IMG_5570" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5570" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZyEpH4a5Jn8/Ud9gyH8uulI/AAAAAAAADCc/h39IvGHi6-w/IMG_5570_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Jerry, Ian and Vicki enjoy the warm sun and cool breezes as I take pictures.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dec5WlpiC7Y/Ud9gy8KwK0I/AAAAAAAADCk/iLPG3U8lneo/s1600-h/IMG_55783.jpg"><img title="IMG_5578" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5578" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SNbt_CbOYWI/Ud9gzrIupMI/AAAAAAAADCs/JRfHYjvMz8M/IMG_5578_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Lunch was ice cream at the local shopping area called Driftwood. Really yummy ice cream! Mine was Mango! RG has me hooked on mango!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jDvohVPDxQM/Ud9g0A7QLUI/AAAAAAAADC0/QLbhKpVA6uw/s1600-h/IMG_55793.jpg"><img title="Driftwood on Pender" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Driftwood on Pender" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uHqkQVJAm2Y/Ud9g0z73p_I/AAAAAAAADC8/xjOWSC61ZnY/IMG_5579_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Back to their home to sit on the deck and chit chat. Then to the Cafe at Hope Bay for 6:15 dinner.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CYpAeXvQRc8/Ud9g1cVwN8I/AAAAAAAADDE/ZkHPBaHwyF8/s1600-h/IMG_55893.jpg"><img title="Hope Point" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Hope Point" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2KbWstiZxGo/Ud9g2LtjTKI/AAAAAAAADDM/ag0VzV_wZvM/IMG_5589_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Ian built this entrance for them. Nice young couple, Rob and Amanda own it. Amanda is an amazing chef! Delicious food!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8JSFOrDitSk/Ud9g2y0vTwI/AAAAAAAADDU/BRilzGg1zOo/s1600-h/IMG_55953.jpg"><img title="IMG_5595" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5595" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DTIR7fevPnQ/Ud9g3fU9TYI/AAAAAAAADDc/IiBZbKNNhPU/IMG_5595_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p> <font size="4">Took the scenic route back to their home. Stopped at Magic Lake across the road from their home. Pretty in the setting sun!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XJVPFpHDDSQ/Ud9g3-uAXGI/AAAAAAAADDk/pN0R6-pSIoA/s1600-h/IMG_55993.jpg"><img title="IMG_5599" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5599" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cmj3LgDkmPE/Ud9g4g92N4I/AAAAAAAADDs/oq4cWRmcP94/IMG_5599_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Monday was relax day. Jerry amused himself and one of the cats…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ApIW-fvJZu0/Ud9g5LR1naI/AAAAAAAADD0/922bnpEEzgY/s1600-h/IMG_56073.jpg"><img title="IMG_5607" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5607" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-weSw2SR3GOs/Ud9g5mry1aI/AAAAAAAADD8/uFC_1-VC0nY/IMG_5607_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Vicki made us a delicious dinner with local Prawns.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2ErSK-XTME4/Ud9g6EwhaFI/AAAAAAAADEE/15L6YPqH1yQ/s1600-h/IMG_56093.jpg"><img title="IMG_5609" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5609" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tkfCR9TphpA/Ud9g6yE8SSI/AAAAAAAADEM/jfvcNpIdGLU/IMG_5609_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Tuesday up and “attem” early with ferry at 9:30…be there at 8:30 to line up.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qNKqiR5fb74/Ud9g7VsNXvI/AAAAAAAADEU/G1DnESL50go/s1600-h/IMG_56123.jpg"><img title="Ferry Victoria to Port Angeles" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Ferry Victoria to Port Angeles" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8OTLPc8Ijp8/Ud9g8EgGYTI/AAAAAAAADEg/LSu8UolkpH8/IMG_5612_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Stopped again at Sidney on the way from Swartz Bay to Victoria. Had several hours to kill, so shopped at Captiol Iron, which was a glorified general store with really wonderful kitchen accessories and lots of other items such as clothing, camping equipment, and bathroom stuff. Had lunch at a cafe in the same little strip mall, did email using Safeway free wifi. Then drove to Victoria to the ferry. Through customs.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Scenes from the Coho Ferry as we leave Victoria on the way back to Port Angeles. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Rowing club.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i7wUYRSWqTU/Ud9g8m4RXbI/AAAAAAAADEo/8mErPhcn7cc/s1600-h/IMG_56263.jpg"><img title="IMG_5626" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5626" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q0M5ZFhIa14/Ud9g9AJQZgI/AAAAAAAADEw/z6UTa3rpa14/IMG_5626_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="288"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Tour boats – so cute! Lots of them running around the bay. Also sea planes landing and taking off.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-s7rq4WwnINg/Ud9g9iJwR7I/AAAAAAAADE4/B_T_ahpp0R0/s1600-h/IMG_56283.jpg"><img title="IMG_5628" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5628" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pd3lRgfgwwQ/Ud9g-Rp_OYI/AAAAAAAADFA/Iy5nLkPflPw/IMG_5628_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Was foggy, windy and rough on the way back.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0pKFhYm_F-c/Ud9g-yqiUuI/AAAAAAAADFI/o3GawrAPpr4/s1600-h/IMG_56443.jpg"><img title="IMG_5644" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5644" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v_axw3RKYo8/Ud9g_Dp4YdI/AAAAAAAADFQ/Xyq6FDd3ids/IMG_5644_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">But as we came back in to Port Angeles, the Olympic mountains greeted us once again and the water calmed.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kvkX23CFQJ0/Ud9g_hTt1PI/AAAAAAAADFY/H1DKrPMq774/s1600-h/IMG_56473.jpg"><img title="Port Angeles, WA" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Port Angeles, WA" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JZLDHaQHjvQ/Ud9hABAmXEI/AAAAAAAADFg/BKxua8p396A/IMG_5647_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Stopped in Port Angeles at Next Door Gastropub. Sat at a high table for two right on the sidewalk in the sun. Had a beer and sandwiches. Really gourmet! I got my Dungeness Crab! A real treat! Home by 7 PM. A wonderful long weekend visit with wonderful friends. </p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-29017066215183897922013-07-04T13:25:00.001-05:002013-07-04T13:25:11.371-05:002013 July 1-3 Seattle area<p><font size="4">Monday, July 1 packed up, dumped tanks and left the Oregon City Elks RV Park and headed for the Seattle area. Saw these sculptures on the way.</font> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gM-ZQ0Nkfi0/UdW9OsQx6HI/AAAAAAAAC1s/0-4jRXAg5g8/s1600-h/IMG_1850%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1850" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1850" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pGQ-yhSYB8M/UdW9QPFZYUI/AAAAAAAAC10/FsqfdMoJpnY/IMG_1850_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="411"></a> <font size="4">Some beautiful scenery early in the trip with sightings of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt Rainier! Crossed the Skookumchuck River (whatta name!) Traffic was horrendous and we didn’t arrive at the Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell, WA (about 4 miles from Terry and Vicky Webb’s home in Brier) until 5 PM. Exhausted and hot – 93 degrees here which is quite unusual.</font></p> <p><font size="4">July 2 was a rest morning. Grocery shopped then went to Vicky and Terry’s for yummy burgers (I had a Salmon Burger and tasted the Chipolte Black Bean burger, also yum), macaroni salad, huge green salad and brownies for dessert! </font></p> <p><font size="4">July 3, Vicky and Terry picked us up and we drove to downtown Seattle. Was great having a chauffeur who knew where he was going! Parked in a parking building and came up into the Securities Building – a beautiful old edifice.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BkFRbPROo2U/UdW9RHEyHuI/AAAAAAAAC18/7q6VVuAZ43E/s1600-h/IMG_1873%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1873" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1873" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bT-hysW7ibc/UdW9S5SPKoI/AAAAAAAAC2E/10EOYK-y6cA/IMG_1873_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iAn3I25sIaI/UdW9UapqvTI/AAAAAAAAC2M/pIuv83bN2o0/s1600-h/IMG_1874%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1874" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1874" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wHX3np233vM/UdW9WUzv39I/AAAAAAAAC2U/DZ3GKIjUb6E/IMG_1874_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Street scenes as we made our way to Bruno’s for lunch (an Italian/Mexican restaurant where Terry and Vicky used to eat all the time when they worked in downtown Seattle:</font></p> <p><font size="4">Note the Blue trees. There was live music in this attractive pocket park.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PGZlOumugNo/UdW9XUvJW2I/AAAAAAAAC2c/wU3XS3_bYsk/s1600-h/IMG_1878%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1878" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1878" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0TdOLaYjh1s/UdW9ZAT9lKI/AAAAAAAAC2k/tTZTbfEcKAg/IMG_1878_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="529"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NWjAxkJSDhQ/UdW9aAxHCHI/AAAAAAAAC2s/gWy99Y30Lfw/s1600-h/IMG_1880%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1880" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1880" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hUtTQysfnDc/UdW9ceLC0AI/AAAAAAAAC20/AVAW2dVMcqY/IMG_1880_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Underground grocery store next to Brunos.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wS5gytmFQ9M/UdW9egtJHTI/AAAAAAAAC28/-XRD15YJ7qw/s1600-h/IMG_1884%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1884" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1884" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hRTQiX1s1rQ/UdW9fmgZtxI/AAAAAAAAC3E/eaje2Bzl5YE/IMG_1884_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Then we made our way a couple of blocks to Pike Place Market! Wow, what a wonderful place of sights, sounds, and smells!</font> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c7MCokABsH4/UdW9gPnW6UI/AAAAAAAAC3M/P2o_jIN2r20/s1600-h/IMG_1892%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1892" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1892" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7_RWnJVLQeE/UdW9iP5jKkI/AAAAAAAAC3U/iibgX0UnmMc/IMG_1892_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Brick street and covered sidewalk along the market.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nRjo2C6b0ZI/UdW9i3JBAsI/AAAAAAAAC3c/L4ixEZTWdWM/s1600-h/IMG_1893%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1893" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1893" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GBg8dqCILrU/UdW9jlXNEqI/AAAAAAAAC3k/7QVxqQW69O0/IMG_1893_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Beautiful flowers atop these buildings.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j3CGNn2zJlw/UdW9lA_l87I/AAAAAAAAC3s/DOm779OtdG4/s1600-h/IMG_1895%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1895" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1895" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--gra1vAxcBk/UdW9mNVHleI/AAAAAAAAC30/_YEzesnMZgY/IMG_1895_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">and a few places to sit and eat your lunch.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3LIhNx3RW1E/UdW9nDJ9uwI/AAAAAAAAC38/muHMCIWZAL0/s1600-h/IMG_1896%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1896" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1896" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wIbVPebVEK4/UdW9ocVq-MI/AAAAAAAAC4E/bd2Kee-d9Zs/IMG_1896_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Dozens of produce markets, flower vendors, fish and seafood, trinkets, art, wine, ice cream, pastries of every variety, fudge, tees, and the original Starbuck’s store. A pepper work of art!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xS_OYnVXaFk/UdW9p8mmqYI/AAAAAAAAC4M/1uqNHgVbJGs/s1600-h/IMG_1901%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1901" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1901" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KrnsafmGrbM/UdW9q9Up8XI/AAAAAAAAC4U/x5HKeSCyvHc/IMG_1901_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K31MugaHjqk/UdW9r0E0a7I/AAAAAAAAC4c/qNOCEVKODMg/s1600-h/IMG_1910%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1910" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1910" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OtW8L8VP918/UdW9tAF7L8I/AAAAAAAAC4k/gP7S4B9fvOI/IMG_1910_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">After going about 4 blocks down one side, we crossed the street to the other side and caught views of Puget Sound and the city from this viewpoint. Beautiful flowers, great area for picnicking and some outdoor vendors.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pxv0mEznzuk/UdW9t4OuoUI/AAAAAAAAC4s/7AGeYhGzEOY/s1600-h/IMG_1915%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1915" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1915" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wPR_MMsoUL4/UdW9uiG-4aI/AAAAAAAAC40/fJRF2LBaRtA/IMG_1915_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AtGkK9HD3ww/UdW9vIlhD1I/AAAAAAAAC48/XjLvcPoHrlc/s1600-h/IMG_1918%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1918" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1918" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sbKERJoTTC8/UdW9vwuwdbI/AAAAAAAAC5E/F9Cg5Oy8V5A/IMG_1918_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Waterfront sights: This freeway will be torn down soon as it is sinking into the silt. Will be replaced by a tunnel.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5JdGW4DkyEg/UdW9w66FpMI/AAAAAAAAC5M/rR0HpQ7_OOc/s1600-h/IMG_1919%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1919" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1919" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gaLWOiGFwMk/UdW9xvpeNVI/AAAAAAAAC5U/89cjnbLSCi8/IMG_1919_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="476"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Mt. Rainier and dome.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Gu25P_pAvA/UdW9yJ25kWI/AAAAAAAAC5c/TVZF70YiXts/s1600-h/IMG_1928%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1928" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1928" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_frGLkxUvyE/UdW9y1oh2wI/AAAAAAAAC5k/2QAuEHrBi8M/IMG_1928_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">The flowers were so gorgeous and anywhere from $5 to $15 for beautiful bouquets.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g149pai93aI/UdW9zkEw2WI/AAAAAAAAC5s/f3oZ2vbPd0A/s1600-h/IMG_1938%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1938" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1938" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fjj-5f_a7ik/UdW90YiCnBI/AAAAAAAAC50/_KBZAeOU0S0/IMG_1938_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Famous Pike Place Fish Co where the employees yell alot to each other and sometimes through fish around. Didn’t get to see that but certainly a fun place to people watch!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_birAdnk_hM/UdW91CNt5iI/AAAAAAAAC58/ihfR9s2Pt9I/s1600-h/IMG_1941%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1941" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1941" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yexOkJwccSw/UdW91xDlqSI/AAAAAAAAC6E/gJ2rxkh_C-s/IMG_1941_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">After we were tired from walking, found the car and drove to the Mikilteo Lighthouse and surrounding area.</font></p> <p><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_iB0LKxcPxA/UdW92cDhYFI/AAAAAAAAC6M/6B-NR7Jr1RI/s1600-h/IMG_1952%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1952" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1952" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N440u3cRSSQ/UdW93ARydiI/AAAAAAAAC6U/InDTq1WF9Vk/IMG_1952_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p>This is the ferry that goes over to Whidbey Island.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bxwCYNR03a0/UdW9365TxLI/AAAAAAAAC6c/CVQouXmI1DU/s1600-h/IMG_1953%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1953" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1953" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vuvjEgIx6hA/UdW94paVtCI/AAAAAAAAC6k/W7xaRPyYJSE/IMG_1953_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p><font size="4">A beautiful waterfront area where people were picnicking, children playing in the sand or on the playground or in the water…and another picture of Mt. Rainier. It is SO huge! And we found wonderful ice cream here, too!</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wV3Gx2X8sRU/UdW95UBONSI/AAAAAAAAC6s/egNOuKGpaGg/s1600-h/IMG_1961%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1961" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1961" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Hnqepid4vKA/UdW96OIrmmI/AAAAAAAAC60/HMd6ZNgfHZw/IMG_1961_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v_2xKncYvHw/UdW96x9b8oI/AAAAAAAAC68/O2LZwgXHLUo/s1600-h/IMG_1970%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1970" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1970" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-roQxGN4FK_4/UdW97ra55RI/AAAAAAAAC7E/n-S47ckJBFA/IMG_1970_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WwVtM1cbeJ4/UdW98U2R8fI/AAAAAAAAC7M/R_400X22I70/s1600-h/IMG_1967%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1967" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1967" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_SJaIchfk4Q/UdW99D1XzBI/AAAAAAAAC7U/9u0uSTUVRZU/IMG_1967_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">A Farmer’s Market down on the waterfront.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SfEnlJZEh08/UdW99z4BiWI/AAAAAAAAC7c/3ijW1jrUrr8/s1600-h/IMG_1972%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1972" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1972" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Zx2FkrTB1eQ/UdW9-keNxjI/AAAAAAAAC7k/DnqiqwO3pNo/IMG_1972_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484"></a><font size="4">Jerry watches the Blender Bike where you can choose your own smoothie ingredients, for $5 then pedal the blender to mix it. If you want the vendor to bike it smooth, it costs $6!</font> </p> <p><font size="4">Terry buys us beets for tomorrow’s dinner.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2LwU1YF8CfY/UdW9_WY-Z0I/AAAAAAAAC7s/TMMCCHfIKM0/s1600-h/IMG_1974%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1974" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1974" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8P-xY6MXYUs/UdW-AKKRrQI/AAAAAAAAC70/CJ6OBzwoOU4/IMG_1974_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Then on the way to our place, we pass the Boeing plant, the largest building in the world (by volume.) They build 757 and 787’s here, I think Terry said.</font> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mJQj5nxVgLE/UdW-AkaQQXI/AAAAAAAAC78/7FKmxVRnuFU/s1600-h/IMG_1975%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1975" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1975" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2faTz3afxHA/UdW-BZB71-I/AAAAAAAAC8E/I4vOGU00--o/IMG_1975_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Back at Vicky and Terry’s were were all happy to just sit and read or play on our computers on their lovely, shaded deck. Finally about 8 pm we were hungry and ate chicken hot dogs and salad. A very wonderful, jam-packed day!</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-77234530113682178102013-07-02T10:46:00.001-05:002013-07-02T10:46:57.648-05:002013 June 27-30 Oregon City ++<p><font size="4">Thursday, June 27</font></p> <p><font size="4">Dinner at Chuck and Rita’s was the highlight of this day! Wonderful appetizers, small slider grilled chicken sandwiches with grilled poblano peppers and aioli. Great special baked beans, and potato salad added to the feast! Wow. Dessert was Marilyn’s berry cobbler with ice cream. Egads! Great visit out in Chuck’s beautiful back yard full of flowers and birds. </font></p> <p><font size="4">On Friday, Chuck came around 11 bearing wonderful cinnamon rolls from his neighborhood bakery. Lunch! Had another great visit. For supper, went to the Elk’s RV Park Hamburger Fry. Good goopy burgers. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Saturday was a rest day and then to a local bar and grill, The Horseshoe, for a beer and handmade pizza. While sitting on the patio on a beautiful warmish evening, in came a PGR couple, Mike and Leann. They sat with us and we had a great time sharing stories and getting acquainted. They invited us to go with them on Sunday for a ride to Multnomah Falls. Yes! They mentioned at in Mollalla, a nearby town was a flag display, so we went to see it. Two 100% disabled vets, one an Iraqi vet who is the OR State chaplain and Vietnam vet, travel the state of OR putting up around 1000 US flags and give out personalized medals for the OR vets. Was very moving…they had 812 flags up for this display as they didn’t have enough lighting for all 1000.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Sunday, June 30 started bright and sunny and hot. Here’s a picture of the Mulita River flowing by our campsite. And a huge geese family walking/swimming up-river.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8NrTY5dZL8U/UdL1o6oj1FI/AAAAAAAACyU/nCOdO5XghC0/s1600-h/IMG_17883.jpg"><img title="IMG_1788" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1788" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-papkG84mIsY/UdL1p_5vGWI/AAAAAAAACyc/Kjy6MZY1SpQ/IMG_1788_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n7C6GIm6Jlc/UdL1qut288I/AAAAAAAACyk/vKy_IoYLbbk/s1600-h/IMG_17893.jpg"><img title="IMG_1789" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1789" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TvDga_kfLmY/UdL1rgv5RRI/AAAAAAAACys/QW7HQUYoe3E/IMG_1789_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Met our new friends and two other couples at the Stagecoach Saloon near the intersection of I-205 and I-84. Mike and Leann introduced us to their friends, Bob and Cat, and Bill and Trudy. Had breakfast special, a feast for $6.99. Off to see the Columbia River Gorge about 11 AM. Already hot! Took the scenic, shady Historic Route 30 which parallels I-84 along the Gorge to Multnomah Falls</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fkbrISqDKbg/UdL1scBAN8I/AAAAAAAACy0/2t4-gIjL8eU/s1600-h/IMG_17923.jpg"><img title="IMG_1792" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1792" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t6tsv5YFdx0/UdL1tV3TVkI/AAAAAAAACy8/mAW6vEQdf_Y/IMG_1792_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Stopped at beautiful Vista Point, the Gorge Visitor’s Center, probably built in the 1930’s when this area was developed by lumber barons. Much of the Historic Rte 30 bridges were built by the CCC. The interior is all marble and has a gorgeous dome.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X3qrDqDFujU/UdL1uJRjn0I/AAAAAAAACzE/2VNI2xAX96U/s1600-h/IMG_1796%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vista Point - Columbia River Gorge" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="Vista Point - Columbia River Gorge" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-19p2dlwIFEE/UdL1vP5mJ6I/AAAAAAAACzM/s7osnQf16bU/IMG_1796_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FgyhEgW6QV0/UdL1v-s3LRI/AAAAAAAACzU/ta5QMQq2EKk/s1600-h/IMG_1801%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1801" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1801" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WA3PnhVZrcU/UdL1wvsMw9I/AAAAAAAACzc/f2KXNh2zd64/IMG_1801_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Looking East, North and West below:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-htiv15RDcjA/UdL1xID8REI/AAAAAAAACzk/L4wFsmIyakM/s1600-h/IMG_1794%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1794" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1794" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QfomtPXG07U/UdL1x3a1nTI/AAAAAAAACzs/hxkfSRMiV2I/IMG_1794_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IQQwui_Gs-E/UdL1yUdeCFI/AAAAAAAACz0/AlkyApekiQk/s1600-h/IMG_1797%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1797" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1797" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a1U8koYRBm0/UdL1zKrcijI/AAAAAAAACz8/ZAGptIY1uKw/IMG_1797_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5MBjM2ROw3A/UdL1z80UtTI/AAAAAAAAC0E/iOrNaB_LM2g/s1600-h/IMG_1798%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1798" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1798" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gk5tqcsGzOU/UdL10UDlNjI/AAAAAAAAC0M/aT7S6I-6OXw/IMG_1798_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">At Vista Point, we met Britishers Trudy and Andy who live near Lewes, our ancestor’s hometown in England! It’s a small world! Mike and Leann invited them to go see the Falls with us. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Working our way East on Historic Route 30.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-naSzUezvzUY/UdL11JMHuII/AAAAAAAAC0U/5YUspB8qjHA/s1600-h/IMG_1802%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1802" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1802" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aKZxg0OqSCg/UdL118kNCHI/AAAAAAAAC0c/VQR-EUj_GiY/IMG_1802_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">One of the beautiful guardrails built in the 30’s</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-10ig9m8D9AI/UdL12uTlxbI/AAAAAAAAC0k/agpx89IsMfY/s1600-h/IMG_1812%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1812" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1812" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PL06nGQaRIk/UdL13SanFgI/AAAAAAAAC0s/dTbV9dFUH0M/IMG_1812_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Multnomah Falls! Visitor’s Center and the Magnificent Falls! They rank about 4th in the nation in height but you are able to get so close that they really are an awesome work of nature!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y_AkCpnQlvY/UdL14P03M5I/AAAAAAAAC00/S8kw2Ye2Frk/s1600-h/IMG_1813%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vis ctr - Multnomah Falls" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="Vis ctr - Multnomah Falls" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wJpa-UyE6Xs/UdL14xrG0WI/AAAAAAAAC08/icVyf6_QM5E/IMG_1813_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1DqApSE1P1k/UdL153nOTbI/AAAAAAAAC1E/wECG0Kb1UW0/s1600-h/IMG_1824%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1824" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1824" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dnKdJI_bSKQ/UdL16hZ5pGI/AAAAAAAAC1M/EGUWcz9rUyo/IMG_1824_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p>Leann’s parents have a huge bing and rainier cherry operation in Mosier, just East of Hood River which is further East from the Falls on I-84, so we headed there after the Falls. Bought some Rainier cherries since we had the bing Cherries all up the CA coast.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JLyxHbEI5R0/UdL17V5GbSI/AAAAAAAAC1U/pIiZBYY14U4/s1600-h/IMG_1841%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Mosier Cherry Stand" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="Mosier Cherry Stand" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ggapvzKAEFM/UdL18FuHkUI/AAAAAAAAC1c/G9r3Th63AO8/IMG_1841_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We were going to cross the bridge and return via the river road in WA, but Mike and Leann and their friends had to go rescue a friend and we got a call to come to Marilyn and Emerson’s home for Sunday night dinner. So we split up and went our own ways. Back south and 1-1/2 hr later, pulled into their driveway at 5 PM, very hot and thirsty. Temps were 93 at that time of day but the asphalt was radiating that sun and it was over 100 degrees on the bike… took me quite a while to cool down and after 4 glasses of water each, got re-hydrated.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Dinner was awesome with cousin Carolyn there along with her daughter, Kimberly, son in law, Todd and grandson, Logan – 4 yrs old and adorable! Also there were cousin Chuck and Rita and son Alex, 18 and ready to go to college in Corvallis in the fall. Got to see Marilyn and Emerson’s daughter Rebecca, too! Rita’s Mom was there, too so there were 11 for dinner… Emerson grilled huge boneless pork loins and we had a lovely salad and Carolyn’s wonderful Gazpacho. Then, as if we needed more, Carolyn had made a wonderful red raspberry pie with graham cracker crust and cream cheese/powdered sugar/lemon juice filling. Oh my! We were fortunate to bring home the two last pieces!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Home by 8:30 and fell into bed! What a wonderful, full day!</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-1348589010547921272013-06-27T12:19:00.001-05:002013-06-27T12:19:07.077-05:002013 June 23-26 Newport to Oregon Beach<p><font size="4">Rain, Clouds, Rain, Clouds…bummer. Started raining in the night and rained off and on all day on the 23rd. We left about noon to move to the Chinook Casino in Lincoln City – about 1/2 north. Free camping and a view of the ocean! Glimpsed some huge kites – part of the kite festival being held in Lincoln City. Lots of traffic and people! Weather cleared up in the afternoon a bit. </font></p> <p><font size="4">June 24 still raining. Did a bit of shopping at Safeway and then on the road north. Highway 101, then to SR 18 where there is a scenic corridor through the H. B. van Duzer Forest. Followed the Salmon R for quite a while, twisting and turning. Then up to 500’ to a “snow zone”, skirting the Siuslaw Nat. Forest. Spotted a “Barber Litter Picker” (looks like a street sweeper) cleaning up the shoulders of the highway. Nice to have those alligators off the road. Saw a cute sign at the Pendleton Store: “Shearing our prices.” </font></p> <p><font size="4">Arrived at the Oregon City Elks Lodge RV Park which is about 18 miles south of Oregon City near the village of Mulino. Instructions were to look for a small sign above some mailboxes on this narrow winding road. Yup, there it was, but it was only a narrow winding lane through shrubs and weeds. We started down it…it said this was it! No place to turn around if it’s not. No signs. Finally after going past a couple of driveways to private homes, we spot a sign Elks and Guests only! Greeted warmly by Sandy the park caretaker. She remember our conversation when I called to make reservations. Led us to our campsite right on the banks of the Mulino River. What a wonderful green, natural place to be after so many weeks of asphalt parking lots! We both kind of gave a sign of relief! Lovely quiet spot! </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c_5xAXLCWkU/Ucxz90F9ocI/AAAAAAAACxs/mtLE2OQTLlI/s1600-h/IMG_5504%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5504" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5504" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7sSdYfhmluo/Ucxz_bg6f9I/AAAAAAAACx0/W-5OZnAOpEM/IMG_5504_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hz3zS9T4-UY/Ucx0AfDGigI/AAAAAAAACx8/LW35eO6kRlk/s1600-h/IMG_5505%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5505" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_5505" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-07Jx8-SibOY/Ucx0CA1tpdI/AAAAAAAACyE/_TNq_DlXBcI/IMG_5505_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">Enjoyed happy hour in this beautiful setting. Then I made delicious shrimp, lime and cilantro tacos…yum.</font></p> <p><font size="4">June 26, we drove to cousin Chuck Hale’s home about 15 minutes north in Oregon City for 11:30 lunch and to look over Lord, Vinall and Hunter photos in his collection. Found some great tidbits which answered some mysteries in our tree, but we still have puzzles to solve. Had a wonderful lunch which he prepared, homemade pea soup using frozen peas which gave it the most wonderful fresh taste. A salad from his garden with garnish of nasturtium flowers and leaves…a wonderful spicy flavor to perk up the salad greens! Grilled cheese sandwiches were yummy as well…what a feast! While we indulged in the trip back in time through photos, Jerry took the truck to see about the squeaky brake on the Dodge. A Napa Care Center in Bend had done the work and we found another Napa Care Center in Oregon City. Apparently the Bend shop had neglected to grease one of the brake pads. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Then we traveled about 15 minutes further north to Clackamas and met our Boomer friends Chet and Gaye at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant for dinner. Squeaked in before the 5 pm deadline and got our huge buffet dinner for $6.99! What a deal… Delicious food and great catch-up conversation! They invited us to come to the festival they have at their home in Twillingate, Newfoundland the 3rd week in July in 2014! Wouldn’t that be fun! Maybe…….</font></p> <p><font size="4">All in all a wonderful day!</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-18397694607597139152013-06-27T11:48:00.001-05:002013-06-27T11:48:40.616-05:002013 June 21 Newport and Cape Perpetua<p> </p> <p><font size="4">On June 21 we moved from Bend to the coast. Settled in at the Marina and RV Part in South Beach just south of Newport. </font></p> <p><font size="4">June 22, we day-tripped south on 101. Occasional glimpses of the ocean, kites, Seal Rock State Park and Driftwood SP. Ate lunch there with a beautiful view. (Oregon has a series of state parks, sometimes just an acre or so right off 101 looking over the ocean. All are free! </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eD_Ly52iGzI/UcxseYYvOUI/AAAAAAAACuk/xLAM0BcmDvU/s1600-h/IMG_1717%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1717" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1717" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-po88zxWSrf4/Ucxsf24ljDI/AAAAAAAACus/DUVhyST3tAY/IMG_1717_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Syh3_p8u6Mg/Ucxsg6oX-oI/AAAAAAAACu0/mKk0hCtgOnM/s1600-h/IMG_1718%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1718" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1718" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8TdbGUIZW8g/UcxsiQw4PFI/AAAAAAAACu8/UMtmIlkr5pI/IMG_1718_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9pp4ffqzU8s/UcxsjaVoyNI/AAAAAAAACvE/zS2goJNjp3o/s1600-h/IMG_1727%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1727" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1727" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r4emPtVS-PQ/Ucxskn_S_HI/AAAAAAAACvM/zJnyh1HPBs0/IMG_1727_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jQG_8aM5P8s/Ucxslrds7OI/AAAAAAAACvU/HWpoP5T4-h4/s1600-h/IMG_1731%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1731" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1731" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DnQQPKyISYg/Ucxsm8E__RI/AAAAAAAACvc/V-DmCZVawug/IMG_1731_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Wonderful fresh ocean smell that you just want to take deep breaths and try to memorize it! To Waldport. Cute shop called “Upscale Resale.” Through Yachata and huge cliffs with houses on the beach.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Imagine living in these houses on this spit of land!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G_9_ZbvyBng/Ucxsny1ZSzI/AAAAAAAACvk/6mFjencyitE/s1600-h/IMG_1734%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1734" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1734" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iTYGl2P1Eqo/UcxsorBtq5I/AAAAAAAACvs/QhEsrrcoSeU/IMG_1734_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="415"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SA9ZW2q4fV4/UcxspWA1DpI/AAAAAAAACv0/ll8MPHDLFHo/s1600-h/IMG_1741%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1741" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1741" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-29QN10sHKHs/UcxsqgjajZI/AAAAAAAACv8/-DKgNjVQpp8/IMG_1741_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">or on this piece of land perched between the bluffs and the Pacific!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iTKWW4589uc/UcxsrmG0y4I/AAAAAAAACwE/jQFG8PNGhBo/s1600-h/IMG_1743%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1743" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1743" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pJm09-snnH4/Ucxss6ScbTI/AAAAAAAACwM/O5l_XAjBvgA/IMG_1743_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p>Arrived at Devil’s Churn in the Siuslaw National Forest. It was not high tide so it wasn’t really churning for us but still scenic. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VY11UwAIFJU/UcxstwDBEEI/AAAAAAAACwU/uElxm5-YTeo/s1600-h/IMG_1746%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1746" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1746" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4nqSaYaX8DQ/UcxsvBZTuPI/AAAAAAAACwc/bwrT6KgrCfE/IMG_1746_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p>Walked down 500’ on a lovely path with wildflowers blooming. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-toNscxGyBjc/UcxswUzBcHI/AAAAAAAACwk/G_2yXOsSBeU/s1600-h/IMG_1749%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1749" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1749" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z1XTSlifvYE/UcxsxyW2p9I/AAAAAAAACws/jWaH8X8lDIw/IMG_1749_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Here’s a closer pix of the “churn”.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JPKoGErJy_8/UcxszAowl7I/AAAAAAAACw0/kvpa7gLePOg/s1600-h/IMG_1751%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1751" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1751" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cPNeKjgN86s/Ucxs0iXlH5I/AAAAAAAACw8/mFklj8yPHA4/IMG_1751_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We walked all the way down to the bottom and out onto the rocks by the ocean. Jerry spotted a tide pool with sea anemones, starfish and sea urchins! But the batteries on my camera ran out so I didn’t get any photos. Darn! Back up the path into to souvenir shop. Watched a movie which was kind of interesting but very ancient. Ran into Boomer friends, Tom and Kay…they are Workkamping at a nearby RV facility. Surprise! We also spotted a Scott County, Iowa license plate in the parking lot but weren’t able to find the people belonging to it. Small world!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Stopped at Cook’s Chasm, another broiling spot but wrong timing again for us, as it was very calm. Back north, crossing the South Beach to Newport Bridge across Yakina Bay and a nice view of the marina and our RV park. Drove around Newport to explore the village. Spotted the historic Yakina Bay Lighthouse but it closed at 5 PM so we didn’t get to tour it.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-STWrLiJQYdU/Ucxs11Qc9hI/AAAAAAAACxE/qnc0j0GaGYg/s1600-h/IMG_1769%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1769" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1769" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m56XlZB-J6c/Ucxs3IbtYPI/AAAAAAAACxM/YyZOffi8FI8/IMG_1769_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="392"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yrL3m-7x79w/Ucxs4Cs7llI/AAAAAAAACxU/GbYB37FcG14/s1600-h/IMG_1787%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1787" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1787" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jsvW63jWHZU/Ucxs5usYPrI/AAAAAAAACxc/UFqKL8XUzGs/IMG_1787_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-47979589867529299272013-06-21T12:31:00.001-05:002013-06-21T12:31:03.160-05:002013 June 18-20, Bend to South Beach, OR<p> </p> <p><font size="4">Tuesday, June 18 was an R & R day. Did a bit of cleaning, cooking and resting.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Wednesday, went to the grocery store (forgot my wallet at home and Art had to come rescue my groceries from the back room! Thanks, Art! Just got back home and unloaded the groceries when the heavens let loose with pouring rain and pea-sized hail. Didn’t last too long. Got laundry ready to take to Rawhide Estate and we went there for happy hour, pool games (I actually won a couple of games). Vikki and Terry’s son, Josh and their daughter Missy, her guy, Nik and their daughter Lily all joined us for salad, pizza and apple pie! A fun evening!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Below is a picture of Terry, Vikki and Art at their dining room table. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d-OZjv99AgY/UcSNC0lu1RI/AAAAAAAACnc/YN1if7yq_EI/s1600-h/IMG_1571%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1571" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1571" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CgLRNWwsRLU/UcSNDbpLIOI/AAAAAAAACnk/y_bR-aPyYuo/IMG_1571_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Thursday, we took off for the coast. Stopped about a mile from the Elks to dump and buy propane at the Beaver Coach Co. Huge place!</font></p> <p><font size="4"> I think this is Mt. Washington below.</font> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W59vKjvuzKU/UcSND9vmuwI/AAAAAAAACns/YjswW204eMo/s1600-h/IMG_1578%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1578" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1578" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mA_qqIdwJrs/UcSNEZrdhEI/AAAAAAAACn0/KE7bjkOCK6Y/IMG_1578_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Peaceful scene outside of Bend.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2aeEZ0SpDTo/UcSNEkyiOsI/AAAAAAAACn8/ZgHy-1PagoU/s1600-h/IMG_1580%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1580" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1580" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wFtEGhAtmgI/UcSNeCZ_mjI/AAAAAAAACoE/yXotb4If5vs/IMG_1580_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Scenes from Sister’s, a small town north of Bend.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CmKQX6DYF8c/UcSNevFIRgI/AAAAAAAACoM/_8h9o6hgY7o/s1600-h/IMG_1581%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1581" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1581" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7yad6sTJht0/UcSNe-uBOTI/AAAAAAAACoU/z2RbiYX9Z98/IMG_1581_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="341"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p99YO8l8oPk/UcSNfeagqiI/AAAAAAAACoc/itRthIoPHbE/s1600-h/IMG_1584%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1584" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1584" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Jy5sT3GFxl0/UcSNi3Q99qI/AAAAAAAACok/86VfKpMtyEU/IMG_1584_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="579"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5GZPpU1nOFs/UcSNjXFiKFI/AAAAAAAACos/QGcgKsiXKR0/s1600-h/IMG_1587%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1587" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1587" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P5Sn5u7xHHw/UcSNj0EDWvI/AAAAAAAACo0/XRqcBe8vAqs/IMG_1587_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="469"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">A typical sight as we traverse the mountain roads. On the side of the road is a sign: “Over the river and through the Woods – Oregon Scenic Route.” Clever…and true!</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IKut6RIW3Lg/UcSNkG3cUVI/AAAAAAAACo8/YD2SyJyF4OY/s1600-h/IMG_1593%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1593" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1593" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qsV3apEnUlI/UcSNkgq37PI/AAAAAAAACpE/5XOIp8Ug2B4/IMG_1593_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="289"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CmbU827pUpk/UcSNlItxPXI/AAAAAAAACpM/qIsYKZ1HpXQ/s1600-h/IMG_1600%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1600" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1600" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dkKCbSlUcY8/UcSNlZEgmfI/AAAAAAAACpU/w-6tR1LQqHg/IMG_1600_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">We head north and west on US 20, through the Deschutes NF, climbing into Willamette NF and skirting Mt. Washington Wilderness. Sprinkles, sun, clouds and over Santiam pass at 4817’. Sign saying no vehicles over 75’ on next section of road, so we know we’re in for twisty-turny times. At one point, we get <u>three warning signs, marked 1st warning, 2nd, 3rd </u> that there is a 6% grade for 11 miles just ahead!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MSWFjbUbm28/UcSNl9f5dCI/AAAAAAAACpc/D-_dFm6g0m8/s1600-h/IMG_1606%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1606" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1606" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hOEce76cLyo/UcSNmLCi_BI/AAAAAAAACpk/fSq21nyoU0E/IMG_1606_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="561"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GPyyR-tmy0Q/UcSNmu1DXRI/AAAAAAAACpo/PeJXVZcK-Ik/s1600-h/IMG_1607%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1607" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1607" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gL4AgoLoZSk/UcSNnHtquUI/AAAAAAAACp0/8drcpz6r52Y/IMG_1607_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="483"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n4YR3UnVhJc/UcSNnUPOqPI/AAAAAAAACp8/Z8xLhNo7Gc8/s1600-h/IMG_1630%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1630" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1630" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-k3nVPnT_39o/UcSNn836XwI/AAAAAAAACqE/oWsLcnNKdhc/IMG_1630_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Soon we are following the Santiam River…down to 1500’</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lneMHk7EIuM/UcSNoGH_3oI/AAAAAAAACqM/CRWG43Dlc0k/s1600-h/IMG_1658%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1658" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1658" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ibhp1aG5YTY/UcSNoiJnT9I/AAAAAAAACqU/iPyu0ZKVcAQ/IMG_1658_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="437"></a> </p> <p>We see glimpses of various wildflowers including azaleas. Through small town of Cascadia where there is a business called Drunken Horse Saloon! Then through the quaint town called Sweet Home, pop 8995, where there are beautiful flowers on every corner and in every yard. The peonies are just now blooming (a bit later than Iowa’s Memorial Day date for seeing them shine.) We see a sign for the Green Peter Dam. What? Would love to know how it got that name!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v2d0EzTkcMU/UcSNpM6XEDI/AAAAAAAACqc/mpS2f41WMJY/s1600-h/IMG_1677%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1677" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1677" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rSsBwbOn4eQ/UcSNpRYduPI/AAAAAAAACqk/l-1b0Am1TUY/IMG_1677_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Occasionally, our trailer brake sensor comes on with a warning…short! Oh No! In the mountains, up and down the hills, and no brakes! Egads. Well, then the light goes out and we give a sign of relief. Well as we get into Newport, Jerry thinks we should have them checked and I agree! Gave a call to the Newport Marine and RV service and they said come right now and we will check it out. This is at 4 PM! Bless their hearts. Crossed over an ocean inlet from Newport on 101 into South Beach to their shop.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PLQ_2clO8nc/UcSNp-okmMI/AAAAAAAACqs/xquDcSilQDQ/s1600-h/IMG_1678%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1678" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1678" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-twYv5tBat6Y/UcSNqXC7xcI/AAAAAAAACqw/GQgx22z9gbk/IMG_1678_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="497" height="772"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oYqi3jfz-VQ/UcSNqmeJmRI/AAAAAAAACq8/6pIWBXewbOk/s1600-h/IMG_1682%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1682" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1682" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uWXE9ulUI9c/UcSNrBLCjLI/AAAAAAAACrE/Oo2AvwXEmcg/IMG_1682_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">After about 1/2 hr of checking things, determined it is probably the magnet on the right front trailer tire. They did not have time to repair it but we do have 5 working tire brakes, so not a crisis. They recommended the Newport Marina and RV Park about 2 miles away. (We had planned to go north to Beverly Beach SP but the repairman said he didn’t think we could get in with the length of our RV.</font> </p> <p><font size="4">Checked in and started to set up. Immediately Clay came over and introduced himself as the Park greeter. Told us about some interesting things to see near here. Included in the advice was to walk across the parking lot to the Rogue Nation’s Brewery and restaurant called Brewers on the Bay. </font></p> <p><font size="4">After finishing setting up, we checked it out! In the background is the bridge we crossed over to get to South Beach.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bmsI6MTE0Oc/UcSNrZxWtcI/AAAAAAAACrM/AO3BBUgoW2o/s1600-h/IMG_1685%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1685" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1685" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M7dRogh0sns/UcSNr_qR97I/AAAAAAAACrU/YQYdTolGW9w/IMG_1685_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Clever entrance! Through the tower and enter into the brewery and through all the brewing equipment to get to the restaurant.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h0u096p-UY4/UcSNsFtL2yI/AAAAAAAACrc/4a6GRfv5phE/s1600-h/IMG_1687%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1687" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1687" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AT8BJNrcjXE/UcSNstFs2CI/AAAAAAAACrk/rXqX8oy_53w/IMG_1687_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DdqsB6c_2T8/UcSNs39bPcI/AAAAAAAACrs/Y9jv6ioGaeA/s1600-h/IMG_1688%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1688" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1688" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-heEvWPRogiE/UcSNtUJirMI/AAAAAAAACr0/B4dDSA8icRs/IMG_1688_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S70iI3w8iH0/UcSNt4VHzOI/AAAAAAAACr8/a_11j5US59o/s1600-h/IMG_1689%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1689" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1689" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yQVS9ILEVsQ/UcSNuPbupII/AAAAAAAACsE/JfPiERo0nWA/IMG_1689_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-93jcy26FyF0/UcSNuZxgW6I/AAAAAAAACsM/FAUdrurqHmI/s1600-h/IMG_1705%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1705" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1705" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NQ1BSwDyMBA/UcSNu2i3kNI/AAAAAAAACsU/J1ap4o7Yhjo/IMG_1705_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Climb up a set of stairs and are seated at a window table. We can see the marina and huge bridge.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mTa14HbRUro/UcSNva5C1uI/AAAAAAAACsc/gBsr9dQY110/s1600-h/IMG_1695%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1695" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1695" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0Ck43MwOWSA/UcSNvg3oMzI/AAAAAAAACsk/Jdz7kxD1YFY/IMG_1695_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_t9FORsL1M4/UcSNwHFPgyI/AAAAAAAACss/jiPs27Yc394/s1600-h/IMG_1697%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1697" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1697" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DEzFB98j9oQ/UcSNxZoLCVI/AAAAAAAACs0/mWdPxso1LYE/IMG_1697_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gH802R55ctM/UcSNxwb5LuI/AAAAAAAACs8/iUBj40k-xgg/s1600-h/IMG_1698%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1698" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1698" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xix3xe9Ssqk/UcSNyIpTJhI/AAAAAAAACtE/4B2sNI-txg4/IMG_1698_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="459"></a> </p> <p>Huge list of available beverages. All the ones in the left-hand column are made there on premises. I had the Dead Guy Ale, a Platinum winner and 1988 Flagship beer, which is so popular it is shipped to 16 countries. Jerry had an orange wheat beer. Both excellent!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q8NZM4WsPas/UcSNyoZmK1I/AAAAAAAACtM/evRnPPs67x8/s1600-h/IMG_1700%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1700" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1700" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XcLqO-gMU28/UcSNzCxKcZI/AAAAAAAACtU/srxARbV4804/IMG_1700_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0vr7nyfY5Ys/UcSNzYAlUQI/AAAAAAAACtc/mNIm77Uu7jM/s1600-h/IMG_1699%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1699" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1699" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nxd-AXggdL8/UcSNz6KAw1I/AAAAAAAACtk/nQAXREV3mU4/IMG_1699_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p>After ordering, a nice couple at the next table offered to take our photo. They are locals and heard us talking to the waiter, obviously not from the area, about what to order from fresh catches and the various brews.</p> <p>Jerry had the special ham sandwich and I had fresh-caught local albacore tuna, which had been breaded with a dill batter. Was delightful and a great flavor combo!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AnF_nlEIWGI/UcSN0HwwqDI/AAAAAAAACts/iTDlHDB5CFQ/s1600-h/IMG_1704%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1704" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1704" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zDVMhwFBadc/UcSN0iD1NnI/AAAAAAAACt0/M0c7p6_MN-8/IMG_1704_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Walked back to the RV park, seen here as we approach it.</font> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wuC27d6eag0/UcSN0zX4dmI/AAAAAAAACt8/FC6mrABknkM/s1600-h/IMG_1710%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1710" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1710" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Sm7u31aFmD8/UcSN1VVcTZI/AAAAAAAACuE/EM0bFKliF-A/IMG_1710_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-67015814352104084442013-06-17T12:17:00.001-05:002013-06-17T12:17:23.305-05:002013 June 13 – 16 Bend, OR<p><font size="4">Arrived at the Bend, Elks around 4 PM and got set up. Hurried to Art, Vikki and Terry’s home (cousins) for happy hour, a couple of games of pool and a delicious pork chop dinner. So great to see them again – it’s been 4 yrs.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Friday, June 14, we picked up beer and pizza for the guys and took it for Jerry, Art and Terry. Vikki and I joined 8 other gals for delicious Mexican dinner at Amanda’s and then to The Stone Church for a Beatles Singalong! It was a fundraiser for their local public broadcasting station. Several bands played Beatles music and all sang along. Great people watching event! </font></p> <p><font size="4">On Saturday, I took advantage of their hot tub in the morning, then we went to Costco for some supplies and to a few garage sales. After lunch we did some gardening – plants inside some bird cages to hang from the trees in their back yard. Fun. Home for a bit to change, then to their next door neighbors for a great happy hour/bbq. Great food, I played “ladder ropes?” for the first time and even made one ringer. Thanks Bonnie and Gary for inviting us!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Sunday, Father’s Day, Jerry chose to do a motorcycle ride. Pictures below tell that story. Are we going to get wet?</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0BD6pNwV6L0/Ub9ERN_PhwI/AAAAAAAACjw/69FJmpWaAtw/s1600-h/IMG_1465%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1465" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1465" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C7yCyPxDvJY/Ub9ESNUsseI/AAAAAAAACj4/VXxsoyR8Zgg/IMG_1465_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VJOgB2m8n7k/Ub9ESzKN3bI/AAAAAAAACkA/AMmSCBkEgog/s1600-h/IMG_1469%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1469" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1469" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VbqpsdX9nEc/Ub9ET_FapYI/AAAAAAAACkI/GOPxehJzS5s/IMG_1469_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="357"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">High desert scenery. Bend is 3500+ feet.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FZlVvl9a40Q/Ub9EUulzqqI/AAAAAAAACkQ/zMvBdVYkkfY/s1600-h/IMG_1483%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1483" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1483" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2l398FiP9EU/Ub9EVW--9VI/AAAAAAAACkY/cSQLugG8w3Y/IMG_1483_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KcBtiSVkiSQ/Ub9EWIovmUI/AAAAAAAACkg/xh2SrMKCmG0/s1600-h/IMG_1485%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1485" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1485" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JF_eY5i4zGw/Ub9EWxZm-bI/AAAAAAAACko/PsLNwyur6WI/IMG_1485_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="422"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T5cL5F5fRb0/Ub9EXgkklSI/AAAAAAAACkw/q2kGxae3tCY/s1600-h/IMG_1490%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1490" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1490" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-878Mfm8AVMo/Ub9EZNPeZKI/AAAAAAAACk4/t1CDS8zuy_Q/IMG_1490_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="388"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vvCBpxNtIWg/Ub9EZyMJy6I/AAAAAAAAClA/KC-v5KnK-KM/s1600-h/IMG_1492%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1492" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1492" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8hSCSBVEUN4/Ub9EaoFZwHI/AAAAAAAAClI/ci3jxaRSIPI/IMG_1492_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="333"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">The crooked river has cut quite a swath through the hills.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4uB3NALgCiM/Ub9Ebdx4OOI/AAAAAAAAClQ/6UPWOy1-00M/s1600-h/IMG_1505%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1505" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1505" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pRMYedz1_ZQ/Ub9EcegZ5eI/AAAAAAAAClY/cIq1UuCsWvU/IMG_1505_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="443"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QPqDtbgKU-w/Ub9EdDD0W-I/AAAAAAAAClg/PkMSFCYMEVE/s1600-h/IMG_1515%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1515" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1515" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NoIYWaSM39E/Ub9Ed65AqxI/AAAAAAAAClo/uwqCXXzBD8k/IMG_1515_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="358"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lI2fmqrzBsM/Ub9EehxiTuI/AAAAAAAAClw/Z9CXrWuNer4/s1600-h/IMG_1519%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1519" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1519" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q11J2E0R8D8/Ub9Ef-3kOUI/AAAAAAAACl4/n0s8VyuCzSM/IMG_1519_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YoOQC88GR0A/Ub9EgtAYRFI/AAAAAAAACmA/mRFSa37N4EU/s1600-h/IMG_1531%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1531" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1531" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-biWSzzk36hI/Ub9Eha-SKII/AAAAAAAACmI/jvdzS_6XQUs/IMG_1531_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="370"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UDTWZsqqTqk/Ub9EiPPUT0I/AAAAAAAACmQ/WzIgQPliKtY/s1600-h/IMG_1534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1534" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1534" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UPLq_DOzugk/Ub9EjAOdRiI/AAAAAAAACmY/t2T817YcA3o/IMG_1534_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Escaped the rain with a minimum of sprinkles!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hCOipaFeUH8/Ub9EkLiWyBI/AAAAAAAACmg/vPXJxgYJXRQ/s1600-h/IMG_1559%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1559" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1559" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--BToJyUAy2w/Ub9Ek9ZalkI/AAAAAAAACmo/6hJXiwansFg/IMG_1559_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="405"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DCXbgVhrbss/Ub9ElqbjkbI/AAAAAAAACmw/QG_zZxI_Hlw/s1600-h/IMG_1563%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1563" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1563" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mB-Yje_1eI8/Ub9EmgYSqSI/AAAAAAAACm4/zTmTYq_pz6Q/IMG_1563_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">A few wildflowers poke through the dry ground.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QBIt5UQVjI8/Ub9EnYHUreI/AAAAAAAACnA/cM6BPJICemI/s1600-h/IMG_1567%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1567" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1567" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5RNKqPoOeIA/Ub9EoUVKtuI/AAAAAAAACnI/fkBU1X00a3U/IMG_1567_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="604"></a> </p> <p> <font size="4">Jerry chose The Bend Brewery for Father’s Day dinner. We ate on the patio, great micro brew, Old Outback Ale, J had huge burger and onion rings and I had the fresh fish tacos with pineapple salsa and black beans. All was yummy!</font></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-53975005995802343842013-06-14T13:43:00.001-05:002013-06-14T13:43:07.937-05:002013 June 7-13<p><font size="4">Sunday, June 9, we trucked to Roseburg, a larger town 14 miles away. Went to Fred Meyer to buy round hanging terra cotta plastic pots x 2. Purchased enough flowers to fill one and three herbs for the other…chose cilantro, basil and rosemary. Yummm. Filled up with fuel for tomorrow’s drive and grabbed some grub so we could be back in time to go to the advertised ice cream social at the clubhouse. Bummed because when we got there, we were told, “oh lit was changed to 3 PM.” Egads…why no sign out on the board where they post the day’s activities as you drive into the park! Oh well, calories not ingested! LOL Went home and had a beer instead!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Monday, June 10, traveled from Sutherlin to Eugene/Springfield. Settled in at the Springfield Elks, which boasts “friendliest lodge” – NOT. While there, went to Verizon on Tuesday and bought Jerry a Galaxy Note 10.1 and a Jetpak, which is much faster than our Palm Pixies. We will have more data usage and Jerry will be able to view his U-Tube clips. Has been a huge learning curve but we’re getting it figured out. Love the 4G fast connection!</font></p> <p><font size="4"> Asked for recommendation of where to eat since it was 6 pm when we got all the Verizon folderol completed. Our wonderful salesman, Eric, suggested Bier Stein. (Eric sure seemed to have his act together. College grad, former Best Buy Employee, makes his own bread, loves to cook, especially German dishes and travels frequently to Europe!) Wow. </font></p> <p><font size="4"> Found the Beer Stein and were so pleased! The dark beer was wonderful and our sandwiches were awesome. Jerry had a Reuben on rye and I had the grilled chicken, pesto, roasted red peppers and asiago cheese was to die for! Would like to import this restaurant to Davenport!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Tuesday, June 11, went to Best Buy to get a cover for Jerry’s Galaxy and I got a Kindle Paperwhite to read books on and a cover for it! Egads…get us out of this town so we don’t spend any more money! LOL. At least we’re spending it on something fun and not for repairs! (Knock on wood.)</font></p> <p><font size="4">Thursday, June 13, woke up to rain and chill, but by noon it has cleared off and rain stopped, so packed up and traveled to Bend. Wow. Saw another covered bridge. Beautiful.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x9ZeWnW-1zk/UbtkCzT84PI/AAAAAAAACh0/c_Vqs4og45c/s1600-h/IMG_1433%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1433" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1433" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-llVD8E3YzDQ/UbtkD51TclI/AAAAAAAACh8/8QH7vt6H4hg/IMG_1433_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="404"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Lava fields on the way.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kRJsimv5kzU/UbtkE2ZVquI/AAAAAAAACiE/d0Oh3RpElxM/s1600-h/IMG_1441%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1441" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1441" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dk2A2xPRla8/UbtkFg-zgGI/AAAAAAAACiM/ob9fYvKQFKI/IMG_1441_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Sad remnants of a fire.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ni1bx77nOQQ/UbtkGlymBXI/AAAAAAAACiU/GtUncLlZ2oA/s1600-h/IMG_1447%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1447" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1447" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fIKQmdRslFk/UbtkHSFqYwI/AAAAAAAACic/47JvF-vEBIA/IMG_1447_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Suttle Lake</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hMe-lUt6kAk/UbtkIfrlofI/AAAAAAAACik/OzOYimXZEAI/s1600-h/IMG_1454%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1454" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1454" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mlk_LH79nuI/UbtkJYqXw4I/AAAAAAAACis/ZhX2nYYhMUk/IMG_1454_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Had to take the long route north and east as McKenzie Pass closed due to snow!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9DORFIHVxBQ/UbtkKFlaScI/AAAAAAAACi0/qfpdJc90m1E/s1600-h/IMG_1457%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1457" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1457" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ihF8KPwo7j4/UbtkK5K-PZI/AAAAAAAACi8/1QQQzJXTMBg/IMG_1457_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Settled in at the Bend Elks (luckily got the last of 8 hookup spots.) Checked in with cousins, Art, his daughter, Vikki and her hubby Terry. Invited us to happy hour, pool and dinner! Like. We had great beer/wine, fresh salsa and chips and two interesting pool games! (I don’t think I’ve played pool since I was about 24!) Had Vikki’s delicious pork chops, roasted red peppers, mashed potatoes and salad! Gourmet dining at Rawhide Estates!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Beautiful sunny day here in bend (Friday the 14th). Here’s a view of the mountains to the north as viewed from our RV and our parking spot here. Had to angle in weirdly in order to avoid the bush when we put our back door down to unload the BMW. </font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GXpX2k9adqs/UbtkLvpS6qI/AAAAAAAACjE/vE16pu3pTrw/s1600-h/IMG_1461%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1461" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gURR4iPVtnM/UbtkMYNYi-I/AAAAAAAACjM/RE2-CkqLGts/IMG_1461_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3e7SiDRSXxI/UbtkNh0Ns2I/AAAAAAAACjU/EmyZfiROtCM/s1600-h/IMG_1462%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1462" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1462" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oonO09gdhBs/UbtkOlbNbbI/AAAAAAAACjc/7Uw1UHU3c4c/IMG_1462_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-1379144076935925962013-06-14T12:56:00.001-05:002013-06-14T12:56:34.051-05:00Apologies<p>I have tried every possible “fix” on blogger to fix the beginning of our blog to no avail. I have asked for help on fb from my techy friends. No one seems to have any solutions. Sorry…know it bugs us all! S</p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-8442077836918082872013-06-07T16:47:00.001-05:002013-06-07T16:47:56.340-05:002013 June 6 Beemer ride<p> </p> <p>I break down and do 4 loads of laundry at the Clubhouse (my least favorite task while on the road). Such nice facilities here! Use the high speed Wifi available up there to play on the computer while waiting for the laundry. Jerry has a visitor, Jay, a member here who is the self-appointed welcoming committee. He told Jerry that because of the low elevation and nearness to the Pacific, they get very little snow here…maybe once every 3 years or so.</p> <p>The SKP park we’re staying at suggested we check with the Chamber of Commerce for info of the area. Have tried twice and they haven’t been open. This photo of the historic covered bridge was on the side of their building.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FNoWGYA9SWc/UbJU-ncfKgI/AAAAAAAACf4/x46fgZE8XVU/s1600-h/IMG_14123.jpg"><img title="IMG_1412" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1412" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vL8BMs2nfO8/UbJU-9lZR8I/AAAAAAAACgA/95dbj2Eej3o/IMG_1412_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>Our route today takes us north through farm country, into BLM land in the forest and along the Umpqua River. Sure is scenic country! </p> <p>Love the clouds here!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s1z6FtWa0Dk/UbJU_UpdEwI/AAAAAAAACgI/wvmd1y9Bb5A/s1600-h/IMG_14133.jpg"><img title="IMG_1413" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1413" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kpgq-l-t3vM/UbJU_qjJrcI/AAAAAAAACgQ/XgcHExzuFy0/IMG_1413_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>Peaceful!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-docbeFOYG2k/UbJVAOqvX7I/AAAAAAAACgY/csKnTe7mlcQ/s1600-h/IMG_14143.jpg"><img title="IMG_1414" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1414" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bOBwjaqmC_E/UbJVAbe3udI/AAAAAAAACgg/-BcLwyauYmA/IMG_1414_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ljdufMr9ib0/UbJVA5xpisI/AAAAAAAACgo/8f7k1Cs-IIA/s1600-h/IMG_14153.jpg"><img title="IMG_1415" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1415" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gpTuWp8q7qk/UbJVBJ2HsgI/AAAAAAAACgw/tKlG9SNc4M8/IMG_1415_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>On our route we follow the Umpqua River for miles and miles. In places it is deep…others mostly rocks showing with a small flow of water. (This is the same river I wrote about yesterday with the dam and fish ladders near Sutherlin.) We see a few cabins and farms along the route, but for miles it is just wilderness. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RLuBBKsD-28/UbJVBrjtxXI/AAAAAAAACg4/FFS6M3RzphE/s1600-h/IMG_14243.jpg"><img title="Umpqua R" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Umpqua R" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kjdh1CAq7_k/UbJVCOrmCqI/AAAAAAAAChA/Ca8WK-xIMJc/IMG_1424_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="285"></a> </p> <p>Jerry takes a turn (off on one of his scenic routes) on a BLM Forest Road. We climb and climb from 400’ to 2100’. Cooler up here and obvious not a well traveled road as there’s lots of debris from logging on the road. As the road turns to gravel and we’re 9 miles into this detour, we get the Nuvi out and see where it goes….well it goes on and on, and in another 25 miles we would get to Loon Lake. Decided to backtrack to original route. (It’s faster going downhill so we’re back on track in about 15 minutes.)</p> <p>We stop to take a break in Elkton, pop 140. Great Umpqua ice cream at Arlene’s Cafe there (I resisted the strawberry-rhubarb pie and chose mountain raspberry revel.) Had a chat with Peggy, the cook, a local who has lived here all her life. She said that most people who live here travel 1 hr either N to Eugene or S to Roseburg for employment. This ended up being supper as it was near 5 PM and the cones were cheap and huge! On to Drain, OR. This beautiful home was on our route as we search for the next road.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bg8Air5difo/UbJVCQiVQKI/AAAAAAAAChI/cwq5g64T_ds/s1600-h/IMG_14303.jpg"><img title="In Drain, OR" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="In Drain, OR" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lN3iLXDnBY8/UbJVC4UlQCI/AAAAAAAAChQ/Zlg-W2HCZXQ/IMG_1430_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-74917416548153762792013-06-07T16:35:00.001-05:002013-06-07T16:35:43.643-05:002013 June 4-5 Sutherlin, OR<p> </p> <p>We continue our journey northeast. We see lots of logging trucks – not unusual, but they were going both north and south…hmmm – guess there are probably more than one sawmill around here since logging is a huge industry. Through a tunnel and into Oregon. Through the Illinois River Valley! Pretty agricultural area…saw a first – a rust colored Banty Rooster in the middle of the highway! Luckily he scooted off the road when Jerry blew his air horns! At Grants Pass, we stop at the Smoke House BBQ – a darling stand-along shed alongside a busy street. Yummy sandwiches for lunch! We had to park in the recycling center parking lot as there wasn’t any big-rig parking….sometimes a problem, but Jerry is pretty creative about parking! LOL We pick up I-5. And quickly climb from low elevation to 2000’ and then down again to about 474 by the time we reached Canyonville where there was a casino and beautiful roses.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Jd3RJlg0tk/UbJSIdsnP_I/AAAAAAAACeg/zzjmy903hO4/s1600-h/IMG_14043.jpg"><img title="IMG_1404" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pb_rclUQnao/UbJSIpZlqdI/AAAAAAAACeo/KFD2qDpglPQ/IMG_1404_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>We see signs along the road telling us we’re on the Applegate Wagon Trail., so I looked it up when we parked. <a title="http://emigranttrailswest.org/virtual-tour/applegate-trail/" href="http://emigranttrailswest.org/virtual-tour/applegate-trail/">http://emigranttrailswest.org/virtual-tour/applegate-trail/</a> “Seeking a safer and more direct wagon route to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, Jesse Applegate and Levi Scott led an exploring party in 1846 to the California Trail on the Humboldt River near what was later to be known as Lassen Meadows. From there they guided a wagon train across the Black Rock Desert, through High Rock Canyon, to Goose Lake, and then westward to Oregon and its Willamette Valley. This wagon trail became known as the Applegate Trail or South Road to Oregon. During the Gold Rush years, the Applegate Trail was used also to reach mining towns in northern California. More information on the website above.</p> <p>We see the Umpqua River Valley and soon we have arrived at the Escapee Park in Sutherlin, OR. It is at the edge of town and is extremely quiet, beautifully landscaped and pleasant. It is called Timber Valley. Many of the people here are permanent residents and they have “duded up” their plots of land with darling gazebos, beautiful flowers and shrubs, etc.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9Y2N6Je6beU/UbJSJFYOYvI/AAAAAAAACew/v1wQ9w_zRow/s1600-h/IMG_14313.jpg"><img title="IMG_1431" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rC-Oahk-zGw/UbJSJfx98iI/AAAAAAAACe4/CQ19VfBdVDk/IMG_1431_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>On June 5, we get the BMW out (it’s 85 degrees here) and ride down to Roseburg, a larger town about 13 miles south. We mail a package and get batteries at Batteries +. Then a scenic ride through the countryside. We happen upon the Rochester Covered Bridge, a registered landmark and one of less than 800 in America. Very pretty!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uLQ3zbkseHA/UbJSJ5hVckI/AAAAAAAACfA/HKkgigg9jGw/s1600-h/IMG_14083.jpg"><img title="IMG_1408" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1408" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cARaK4CVUTc/UbJSKMvLjdI/AAAAAAAACfI/XUZ6NML1LZM/IMG_1408_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HZ9HYPiKLjk/UbJSKlmyOKI/AAAAAAAACfQ/fijqd5tRUH4/s1600-h/IMG_14093.jpg"><img title="IMG_1409" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1409" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fG-G0_bRnT8/UbJSK_EhdkI/AAAAAAAACfY/qxDpQt5tL4k/IMG_1409_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>More scenery as we wind our way back…We saw a sign for Tolly’s in Oakdale, a small town 3 miles away…the ice cream soda on the billboard was calling us, but they closed at 4 PM. Darn – will go there some other day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vHq2UkQFGoA/UbJSLeim9eI/AAAAAAAACfg/0vtEAHlzWEY/s1600-h/IMG_14063.jpg"><img title="IMG_1406" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1406" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lW2ijDDqiF8/UbJSLoG3G7I/AAAAAAAACfo/JGcSRi2TuuM/IMG_1406_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Stopped at the Umpqua River Dam Fish Ladders Viewing Site just south of Sutherlin. Very very interesting and well done. Not the time of year to view salmon (Sept-Oct) but we did see a huge amount of Steelheads (I think) and some Squawfish who were climbing the ladders upriver.</p> <p>Home for happy hour and relaxing.</p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-88315962309503056692013-06-07T16:27:00.001-05:002013-06-07T16:27:53.617-05:002013 June 3 CA to Oregon!<p> </p> <p>On the road again – north to Oregon! Through the Redwood National and State Forests. We no sooner saw signs to watch for Elk and we spotted 4 does in a yard alongside the road – munching away on the grasses. Then we climb to 1500’ in dense forest – no civilization around. Follow the Klamath River for a bit – pix below. See a sign for salmon jerky – never heard of it, but bet it is great!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NopcazOFZMs/UbJQA31dGiI/AAAAAAAACYo/ya6lgdqthnY/s1600-h/IMG_13333.jpg"><img title="IMG_1333" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1333" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hi3TfsflZ9k/UbJQBcVY6UI/AAAAAAAACYw/57Av_XxBlZw/IMG_1333_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="335"></a> </p> <p>After a brief look at the Del Norte Redwoods, we arrive in Crescent City and stop along the beach to stretch our legs and smell the wonderful ocean scents. Fueled up at $3.97/gal – better than we’ve been paying! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xIvsoICdxuM/UbJQBostMuI/AAAAAAAACY4/2yNUS1vJgqg/s1600-h/IMG_13343.jpg"><img title="IMG_1334" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1334" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vb7NBh12hU8/UbJQCFX_-nI/AAAAAAAACZA/N1W4mvQW4Ps/IMG_1334_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="268"></a> </p> <p>They value their workers in Crescent City!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Tj6LMVirX8Y/UbJQCd4jmZI/AAAAAAAACZE/_TZIjnVb9k8/s1600-h/IMG_13351.jpg"><img title="IMG_1335" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1335" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7uqnyWPJ0WM/UbJQCjk0l4I/AAAAAAAACZQ/MVrpacSSNlw/IMG_1335_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="175"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TVtIYuXfXHM/UbJQDG0SghI/AAAAAAAACZY/8BgXTViuLW8/s1600-h/IMG_13361.jpg"><img title="IMG_1336" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1336" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rw3Kj6nbM4U/UbJQDaybprI/AAAAAAAACZg/kM1szozInQ4/IMG_1336_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="204"></a> </p> <p>We leave 101 in Crescent City and follow Hwy 30 for a bit – through the Jedediah Smith Redwoods Forest and then onto Hwy 199 where we travel through the Smith River Rec Area – Middle Fork. There are lots of places along this highway to pull out and park and look at the rushing Smith River. Amazing! With all of the twisty-turny roads we’ve been on we decide to spend the night here. We get out of the truck and follow a short path to the river’s edge – yup we can park our chairs here and relax. As we’re walking back to the truck, a mama duck and 5 ducklings swim by. Didn’t have my camera or my phone with me – darn!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DIFlMHM5R7w/UbJQEKd63qI/AAAAAAAACZo/I34qicX6Dz8/s1600-h/IMG_14013.jpg"><img title="IMG_1401" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1401" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R089VYtB5Q8/UbJQEcSebNI/AAAAAAAACZw/TC9R8SjypO0/IMG_1401_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a>No setup needed, so we grab the beer, Loleta (near Eureka) cheese curds and some crackers along with our chairs and head back down to the river’s edge. Ahhhhh. we haven’t had the opportunity to do this since Red Lodge MT last July!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vq1ySKDS16A/UbJQE-AihTI/AAAAAAAACZ4/qy9lK7k5xZQ/s1600-h/IMG_13491.jpg"><img title="IMG_1349" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1349" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eseTR-hXnzM/UbJQFWEZPYI/AAAAAAAACaA/w6NqXbxQZpQ/IMG_1349_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p>I think we probably sat there for 1-1/2 hrs to enjoy the sights and sounds of the river and the waterfall. Hope you enjoy the pix below as much as I enjoyed playing around with the camera for different variations in sunlight, zoom in and out and camera angles.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-N7KkITCwVxQ/UbJQFhW0iRI/AAAAAAAACaI/kW2gZ0O7xAM/s1600-h/IMG_13471.jpg"><img title="IMG_1347" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1347" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aDd_QqDKjlE/UbJQGEtB1yI/AAAAAAAACaQ/1aFcrzs7hs0/IMG_1347_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LuwYLIDCUM0/UbJQGrCTx-I/AAAAAAAACaY/W8SKlThykt8/s1600-h/IMG_13521.jpg"><img title="IMG_1352" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1352" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9NNGxUzauNY/UbJQGxQvMtI/AAAAAAAACag/ZSvzKCbNJlg/IMG_1352_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zP4tvv7w2EU/UbJQHTCuAVI/AAAAAAAACao/101AYquU_b8/s1600-h/IMG_13571.jpg"><img title="IMG_1357" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1357" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pi-_R91oLaY/UbJQHw3MsxI/AAAAAAAACas/3fiHUkMJs-Q/IMG_1357_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="522" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tg35LQMb_wY/UbJQIIuKcOI/AAAAAAAACa4/cS7jT60iuzM/s1600-h/IMG_13581.jpg"><img title="IMG_1358" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1358" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QB2TuvthIZo/UbJQImx04II/AAAAAAAACbA/NI54Vm1y1Gw/IMG_1358_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DXgCnMiYS9I/UbJQJAYk0lI/AAAAAAAACbI/q9z5pcPoJ5g/s1600-h/IMG_13601.jpg"><img title="IMG_1360" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1360" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rfXmLtoblnI/UbJQJutpPrI/AAAAAAAACbQ/J3xm6z_f2j0/IMG_1360_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-54xh251yuhI/UbJQKYuG8sI/AAAAAAAACbY/Gmje4jZzoug/s1600-h/IMG_13611.jpg"><img title="IMG_1361" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1361" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EENLpPgUi-o/UbJQK7ESe8I/AAAAAAAACbg/p_OlrJWB260/IMG_1361_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--gprnkhxFKc/UbJQLePIRyI/AAAAAAAACbo/biWs12VAaKQ/s1600-h/IMG_13641.jpg"><img title="IMG_1364" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1364" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SVoFNNhXE14/UbJQLyIGaTI/AAAAAAAACbw/keOaKVQ9q8Q/IMG_1364_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xSuQviCTNZ0/UbJQMa11a5I/AAAAAAAACb4/alpAr6l_lKg/s1600-h/IMG_13691.jpg"><img title="IMG_1369" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1369" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-obvxreOslI4/UbJQNKShIbI/AAAAAAAACcA/In8eod7a_0Y/IMG_1369_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YmlbQVFe1hA/UbJQNUObw8I/AAAAAAAACcI/P8q9UDLkmXQ/s1600-h/IMG_13711.jpg"><img title="IMG_1371" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1371" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d0wmSXY0hgk/UbJQNwEkKUI/AAAAAAAACcQ/14oSDrkBF4A/IMG_1371_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X00vkqN7Hc0/UbJQOZ454TI/AAAAAAAACcY/Q2KTaMUW8mw/s1600-h/IMG_13771.jpg"><img title="IMG_1377" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1377" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3IgoA666RBM/UbJQO7q7o_I/AAAAAAAACcg/3jwapT6qpt8/IMG_1377_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="384"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fmqiBLNrFtw/UbJQPdvljYI/AAAAAAAACco/9cBfzhmfa10/s1600-h/IMG_13781.jpg"><img title="IMG_1378" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1378" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1E11XrzStF4/UbJQPqowCII/AAAAAAAACcw/cDc-8GD88yY/IMG_1378_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cZVyAqdzbbA/UbJQQG36oLI/AAAAAAAACc4/_TbWQEKagRw/s1600-h/IMG_13831.jpg"><img title="IMG_1383" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1383" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E29qTvscNTQ/UbJQQilLS5I/AAAAAAAACdA/apsLo7heA0w/IMG_1383_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uQLqtVGvr_4/UbJQRP4C-2I/AAAAAAAACdI/790ytAJoMKQ/s1600-h/IMG_13861.jpg"><img title="IMG_1386" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1386" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JaO4nAZv-BY/UbJQRiQ7YyI/AAAAAAAACdQ/uRQREtqVBj4/IMG_1386_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0QXXH7EWagg/UbJQR0Ic6wI/AAAAAAAACdY/jmhX8dvyewc/s1600-h/IMG_13911.jpg"><img title="IMG_1391" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1391" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WFctQekm9RA/UbJQSZBq_YI/AAAAAAAACdg/KQdR7WkYdBg/IMG_1391_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> </p> <p>The shadows on this tree trunk make it look crooked!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6FXKYWLVVKI/UbJQTKqMyTI/AAAAAAAACdo/ytn2DKXYXHI/s1600-h/IMG_13968.jpg"><img title="IMG_1396" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1396" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c0hvdX-fwec/UbJQTsb2ZsI/AAAAAAAACdw/DNdqlIykKUo/IMG_1396_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-39fWTvoQzzo/UbJQUJDQVoI/AAAAAAAACd4/NLkPEfzzKWo/s1600-h/IMG_13991.jpg"><img title="IMG_1399" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L6LGqrAgpIE/UbJQUh0hdUI/AAAAAAAACeA/TICmcGgADYI/IMG_1399_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M8RVuMphcdc/UbJQU2UL1_I/AAAAAAAACeI/Q76TtDpwZf8/s1600-h/IMG_14005.jpg"><img title="IMG_1400" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1400" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mAflTFURpYY/UbJQVfMb3YI/AAAAAAAACeQ/7puuSe2nbnA/IMG_1400_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>A peaceful evening listening to the creek…and cooled off nicely for sleeping! So glad to have the generator going for the microwave!</p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453084750374975313.post-54859332737105981892013-06-01T11:52:00.001-05:002013-06-01T11:52:32.070-05:002013 May 31, Patrick’s Point and Trinidad, CA<p> </p> <p>Yippee, Cousin Carolyn and hubby Dave are RVing near us – they are parked at Patrick’s Point State Park about 27 miles north of us. Packed up about noon and drove up there. Found their campsite and took a walk to see the views. This is a beautiful state park with large, mostly secluded campsites with beautiful scenery! </p> <p>As we are walking toward the cliff-edge, I spot more flowers. Can’t believe the beauty and huge variety of flowers here in CA. Just incredible.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qjUo1ugJDoc/UaomeS1ZiHI/AAAAAAAACUg/QDKB_Cu0xyc/s1600-h/IMG_1303%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1303" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1303" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xQdtyy7mAXA/UaomfIesv-I/AAAAAAAACUo/RotJoIwH8vM/IMG_1303_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>A block or so from their campsite is this incredible view! In the next photo, you can see a man in a green shirt down on the beach – gives you a bit of perspective on the size of this beach! (Focus on the bushes in the lower part of the pix – about in the middle to see the man). WOW!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-laCKhmfFYto/Uaomfy4fAhI/AAAAAAAACUw/UXyCTq4OSfs/s1600-h/IMG_1304%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1304" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1304" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-frz404Uw6CI/UaomgloGS5I/AAAAAAAACU4/6D4gSqMbTTc/IMG_1304_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xTGtlXwk1GA/UaomhQalpyI/AAAAAAAACVA/yvcqubRVxF4/s1600-h/IMG_1305%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1305" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1305" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rZ84qL69jFs/Uaomh-FOP1I/AAAAAAAACVI/VvTL7UBSgGc/IMG_1305_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>Wild iris and not sure about the one below it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hznbz0W_gJ4/Uaomi38AExI/AAAAAAAACVQ/RiPaq7CvGQ0/s1600-h/IMG_1307%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1307" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1307" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m1ub_DTjUt8/UaomjtlKRhI/AAAAAAAACVY/_IvAgI30r6w/IMG_1307_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tBDAUiAMeKs/UaomkL7n8FI/AAAAAAAACVg/MdoVdReNZmI/s1600-h/IMG_1308%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1308" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KUkak3nrY6k/Uaomk7TZ6WI/AAAAAAAACVo/8WBd_kvkC0k/IMG_1308_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>We take the truck and go to Patrick’s Point itself. Seals (?) enjoy the sun. Cool and breezy up here, though!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wZTjnX6FKoM/UaomlhX3MWI/AAAAAAAACVw/kFou1FfHgaA/s1600-h/IMG_1309%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1309" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1309" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DosK84qW0wU/UaommFvAn9I/AAAAAAAACV4/R_VTK3Okuv8/IMG_1309_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>At the tip of the green land winding itself around the curve on the right – at it’s very tip is a county party. See pix below taken from this location.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TRvfROalPXc/UaommoffAkI/AAAAAAAACWA/NM8UGLxy-fw/s1600-h/IMG_1310%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1310" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1310" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0Bs-M4jdfuM/UaomnaBrhgI/AAAAAAAACWI/ejpphRIYiEM/IMG_1310_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uqQl3pyf72A/UaomoNr1_1I/AAAAAAAACWQ/afNKB3MdiDQ/s1600-h/IMG_1314%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1314" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1314" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eXeOdAi3gpk/Uaomo0mMtXI/AAAAAAAACWY/8J8uqn2JKto/IMG_1314_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KSq7R2SGEVE/Uaomp2XCfPI/AAAAAAAACWg/xbaBn_c3DRU/s1600-h/IMG_1315%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1315" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1315" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WkfgJlOZl-4/UaomqmDUWCI/AAAAAAAACWo/HpoQV7wDr20/IMG_1315_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>Here’s Dave and Jerry checking out the wave action.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lvE3jkJmtxA/Uaomrf5Gd_I/AAAAAAAACWw/0Ef7Nx2s0aM/s1600-h/IMG_1316%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1316" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1316" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gofLDVgIg7E/UaomrzePmbI/AAAAAAAACW4/We1wY0hosVw/IMG_1316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kq3tyJCK2hM/UaomsQ4_byI/AAAAAAAACXA/FJcmcvGNIGQ/s1600-h/IMG_1318%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1318" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1318" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iOfxpy3RQa8/UaomtCGJouI/AAAAAAAACXI/YqvxYU8QTuA/IMG_1318_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>Looking for agates and other pretty stones. Know I found at least one. I think we spent about an hour sifting through the pebbles. Was warm and sunny sitting on the beach.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0JsXOCf5ANc/Uaomtz2w4jI/AAAAAAAACXQ/JSDHfzR_ymA/s1600-h/IMG_1321%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1321" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1321" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3ecdT6kdn6o/UaomukQ__nI/AAAAAAAACXY/T0Ta6i4LFjc/IMG_1321_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> <p>Pretty piece of driftwoods holds what I’m sure is an agate. Other interesting driftwood and “maybe agates.”</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DoJSeXmIRHk/UaomvBT9qSI/AAAAAAAACXg/9l8AC_lkVDc/s1600-h/IMG_1331%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1331" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Tuz6o_zIKo/Uaomv7zVS7I/AAAAAAAACXo/Sk7EcvB-jEA/IMG_1331_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> <p>Other interesting stones. Never as pretty when you get them home…lol. Although they are lovelier in person than in this pix. It’s so addictive – like seashell hunting on the beach. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DjFDPALIcQc/UaomwhwJyfI/AAAAAAAACXw/m_aiMy8zt0k/s1600-h/IMG_1332%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1332" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1332" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A6oW6ETJwlk/UaomxBZym6I/AAAAAAAACX4/n8106VhkEXk/IMG_1332_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> <p>About t 5 pm, we forced ourselves to go back to the truck with our treasures and look for some food. Seascapes in Trinidad, about 5 miles away was recommended, so we traveled there. This is the pier and view from our table in the restaurant.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GJX8Z_E1TJ0/Uaomx60sLNI/AAAAAAAACYA/blCyoK29Sbc/s1600-h/IMG_1326%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1326" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1326" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h3GfCAdgkcw/UaomyR3gqYI/AAAAAAAACYI/8ncStMXTzNY/IMG_1326_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p>The clam chowder was awesome and my salmon was fresh-caught. A great time was had by all! Nice touch – they provided binocs to check out the scenery.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mYf6MQ6kptQ/UaomzHpMOSI/AAAAAAAACYQ/L84gsMkYJkI/s1600-h/IMG_1327%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1327" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="IMG_1327" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TU8f0AnRWiQ/Uaomzj7MwUI/AAAAAAAACYY/SkxhOYzhmOU/IMG_1327_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> Sweet Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918420181459721019noreply@blogger.com0