Tuesday, Sept. 25
We packed up and headed off from Sally’s around noon. What a fabulous week we had visiting her. We saw some wonderful sights with her as our tour guide. Most of all, Sal and I just enjoyed one another in a way that is only possible when people have known each other for 50+ years. We laughed, we reminisced, we talked about our present beliefs and concerns for this country and the future of everything. We walked, visited the Farmers Market, ate good food, and enjoyed the week together in a very special way. I hated to leave. But, we must push on, and so we did. Below…leaving Sally’s
We headed for Coupeville to board the ferry that would take us over to Port Townsend on the Olympic peninsula. The idea of boarding a boat with 48 feet of van and travel trailer gave me lause, but when the full size tractor trailer pulled up next to us I figured we were fine. Pics before boarding the ferry.
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As we crossed, the vista became beautiful. I believe there is still a haze from smoke. Port Townsend is historic and quaint. Unfortunately, we did not have time to explore, as we needed to make it to our RV Park before dark.
We headed for Forks, WA along a road that gave us spectacular views. One of the best was along Crescent Lake. Azure blue water with mountains rising from the water’s edge. You actually have to pay attention to your driving on these types of roads so you don’t end up down the side of a cliff or in the drink. Multi tasking is not really an option.
One of my next reflections, which doesn’t have to do directly with a “travel log” is what I learned about the houses of Anacortes. The landscaping is unique to the Town and the area. People don’t have lawns, for the most part. They plant every inch of land with flowers or/and vegetables. They are a true Zone 5, so the plants that thrive in southern England do very well in Anacortes. Lavendar, Dahlias, Hollyhocks, Fuschia, Bleeding Heart, and dozens of plants that are showy and grow 10 times the size that they would in NYS abound. Below is a gallery of pictures that represent some of these lovely gardens. The one that is massive, with all the grasses, is a lediatric dentist office.
And hundreds more. It is an amazing town.