6-13-2011 Bow, WA to Clinton, BC

At the Border, they had us discard our potatoes and apples :(   Lots of camera's for people going into the US,  not so many for those of us going into Canada.  The drive was a lovely drive today!  No wildlife however.  The campground was lovely, and even offered a BBQ for a fee; internet for a fee.

Entering Canada

Hi Ya'll,
Leaving Bow, Washington and entering Canada (for about two weeks) tomorrow.  No pix for this post, but when I get back after two weeks, there'll be lots for sureLOL  Just costs too much for internet in Canada.  Hoping that we end up in a few campgrounds that have free wifi, then I'll be all set.  Went to Whidbey Island NAS today.  Nice scenic trip with great weather.  Wish I had remembered my camera.
Later folks!.....

Al's Cousin and Seattle

While in Monroe, WA, took a field trip to Independence Falls.  Lot's of movement and spray.  Wonderful sight.  Met with Al's cousin Jeannie and her husband Lynn, and of course Muffin.  Had a great dinner at their place and nice conversation.  How come all of my sewing/quilting friends live so far away :(.  Had a little show and tell of our projects.  The next day Jeannie and Lynn took us to Seattle proper...saw the Needle, Pike Place Market, a world famous fresh fish company, where fishmongers throw fish (if you look closely or expand the 11th picture of the marketplace, you'll see the fish being thrown).  Plenty of beautiful fresh vegies, etc.  Neat place!  As I've said many times, the best part of travelling is being able to see friends and relatives!   Ended the evening at the Spagetti Factory, yummmm!

Mt Ranier National Park, Washington

Al happened to see Mt Ranier on the map and thought it would be nice to see.  As it turned out, it was awesome!  Actually, it is the highest point in Washington state.  (We didn't get to the top, left our rock climbing gear homeLOL.)

 Though most of the area has been reforested now, this picture will show you how huge the timber really was way back when.  Actually, some are still very huge, but not quite like this.

This doorway leads to the "facilities"...ladies and mens' room.

This shot will give you an idea of the size of the reforested trees...still huge.

Seaside, Oregon to Ocean City, Washington

Nice drive, but slow going.  Arrived at TT Park about noon, with only 5 other rigs in Park.  Not much going on here.  Went to Ocean Beach, as they were having Kite Day.   Lots of unique kites.  Rigs and cars driving on the beach.  Several cars stuck.  As you can see, Al got out there and gathered a few burly men to help get one car out.  Stopped at a small Resort/Casino on the way back.  Came home $11.00 to the good!!  I know, not much, but better than leaving some there!  Al went for his walk today and brought me back a gift....a clam!  There's a path going down to the beach, and there were a lot of Native Americans clamming.  Nice conversation and thus the gift.    Today (Sunday) is work day, Al washing rig and car, me cleaning bathroom and floor.  Leaving tomorrow to head further north, just a little :)

Portland to Seaside, Oregon Campground and Pacific Ocean

Lovely drive to Seaside.  Seaside is very much like Maine.  Campground is awesome...strict, but you can tell by looking at it, lots of grass, lge sites, nice buildings, etc.  Check out the picture with the baby swing....it's my favorite! (If you click on the picture it'll get larger.).  Today we checked out the Tillamook Cheese Factory (of course you know what we brought back to the rig LOL.), and saw some of the Pacific Ocean.  We're trying to take it easy now.  We did this trip in 2004, and 7 years later, we are most definitely a lot slower!!

Boise, Idaho to Portland, Oregon

Had a good trip today....mostly nice weather with just a few spotty showers.  Scenery was great.  Driving in Oregon, I-84, which is on the border between Oregon and Washington.  The Columbia River divides the two states.  First picture is our campground in West Yellowstone.  Tomorrow on to Seaside, Oregon.  Get to stay a couple of days, hurrah!!

Boise Idaho

In Boise Idaho for tonight, and not been a good stop for us.  What we thought was repaired, was not put back together correctly, and now may have a fuel leak also!  One of us will be on the phone tomorrow with the repair shop, if for nothing else, than to vent!!!!  Gosh, in this day age, if you don't do it yourself, it doesn't get done right!  Al's still under the rig, so not sure what tomorrow will bring.  Later.....