2011-07-19: Frank Slide
In 1903, Canada experienced its deadliest rockslide here in Crowsnest Pass. It amazed us how today it looks like it just happened.
2011-07-19: Postcard Worthy
How is this for picturesque countryside?
2011-07-21: Little Diamond
We stopped for a few days in Newport which is on the border of Idaho and Washington. Little Diamond Lake is small but pretty and...
2011-07-21: First Catch
...a great place for a youngster to catch his first fish! Believe it or not, he caught it using a plastic Fisher-Price rod.
2011-07-23: Crescent Bar
We stopped at Crescent Bar on our way west. This delightful campground is on the beautiful Columbia River.
2011-07-24: Rock Island Dam
The Rock Island Dam is one of the many dams along the Columbia. I imagine with all the snow pack in the mountains and all the rain they've had this spring, lots of water is flowing through all the spillways.
2011-07-24: Cutie
As soon as we got set up, we headed to our friends house in Snohomish. We were lucky enough to see Cutie, their doe looking for apple handouts. This doe and her babies hang out at their house and often make their presence known out at the garden where they can always get a handout.
2011-07-24: Kla Ha Ya Days
Snohomish was holding its Kla Ha Ya Days. After attending the street faire and the classic car exhibit, we went to the Lions Club annual Salmon Bake. It was very interesting to see the system they've developed over the last 35 -ears to cook the salmon. Not only were they cooking it, but it was absolutely delicious! They told us that during the two days, they cook some 1200 pounds of salmon.
2011-07-24: Slug
I just couldn't resist taking this picture of this ugly creature!
2011-07-25: Ben Howard Road
The winding road that leads us to Thunderbird Campground is home to many farms and some beautiful barns. I think one year I'm going to photograph all the great barns on our travels.
2011-07-25: Cards
After pizza at Brooklyn Brothers in Everett, we returned back to Sally and Paul's house for a game of hand and foot, Washington style. It is so different from how we play at home that Al and I just muddle along while the others laugh at us!!
2011-07-27: Skykomish River
We have a wonderful view of the river from our coach when there isn't a coach in the space across the road. We've seen blue heron, osprey and bald eagle flying down river looking for food.
2011-07-29: U-Pick
Driving around we were surprised to find a u-pick place open. They had both raspberries and blueberries so we picked a little of each. They are yummy and way cheaper than they are selling them for in the market.
2011-07-30: Cousin
Today found us going into Seattle to reconnect with Tryna's cousins whom she hadn't seen for probably 20 years. David caught us up while he put together yummy Vietnamese spring rolls.
2011-07-30: Mt. Rainier
We then went a block from David's house to the Laurelhurst Beach Club. On this incredible weather day, we were not only able to marvel over Lake Washington but also had an incredible view of Mt. Rainier in all her splendor.
2011-07-30: Family Photo
It was wonderful being with Halla and David and their respective spouses. It is such a good feeling to have relatives.
2011-08-01: Ballard Locks
Since 1917, the Hiram Chittenden or Ballard Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal have been a vital aspect of life and transportation on Puget Sound. These locks can elevate a 760 by 80-foot-wide vessel 26 feet from the level of Puget Sound to the level of Salmon Bay in 10-15 minutes. Over 1-million tons of cargo, fuel, basic building materials and seafood products pass through the locks annually!
2011-08-01: Carl English Gardens
Originally, the north bank of the locks was just a gravel extension of the lock. In 1931, gardener Carl English, a horticulturist and botanist, was hired to transform the grounds. He collected trees and flowers from around the world and created the lovely English estate style garden we walked through.
2011-08-01: Colorful
This is one of the some 573 species of plants that are found in the garden.