Cape Blanco to British Colombia

On the way to Lacey, WA we picked up a few more lighthouses.  Other than "our own" at Cape Blanco, here are the ones we have visited.  Some we just photographed, a few we ascended.


Coquille River.....

Cape Arago...

Near here there were rocks and tidal pools where sea lions and seals lounged.

Yaquina Head ....

also home of bird rookeries.

Yaquina Bay....

North Head in WA.....

and Cape Disappointment....

In addition, we climbed up the Astoria Column...

and partook of the wares of Mary Todd Worker's bar under the Astoria bridge.  We even bought souvenir glasses.  Do you think we had a good time there?


I enjoyed a conversation with the owner of the HEMP clothing shop.  He and his wife had also been guides at Cape Blanco.  He had experienced 95 mile per hour winds there.  


Our arrival at Washington Land Yacht Harbor was met by friendly folks.  We visited with Doris who shared her glass floats.  They were lovely.  After a day, we met up with a couple we had met last summer in Monument Valley.  We shared a dinner in Canyon de Chelly.  It was lovely to re-encounter them.  We enjoyed a dinner together at Budd Bay.  


The drive to British Colombia was interesting.  After we arrived at Sarah and Vello's place, we were treated to wonderful experiences.  The best was just sitting on their great deck,

 visiting, and soaking up the view of their boulder laden back yard.  It was spectacular!

We were than then treated to journeys through the countryside and lots of waterfalls, both well known, 

and hidden.

We enjoyed a visit to Quest University, Howe Sound with its kiteboarders, and overall had a fabulous time with Sarah and Vello.   All too soon it was time to say good-bye and head back to Washington.  
Soon after we arrived at Land Yacht Harbor, we were greeted by Texas Highland Lakes Unit members Janet and Richard.  The next day we made an excursion to Mount Rainier and had lunch together at the Paradise Inn.  The mountain is impressive and we were fortunate to arrive on a sunny day when she showed her glory.


After saying good-bye to Maureen and Randy, Janet and Richard, we are now making our journey  toward South Lake Tahoe and our next obligation.  If it proves as enjoyable as Cape Blanco, we will have an outstanding summer, 2012!