Tango and I are holed up for 7 days at the beach! After wandering here and there, spending only a night or two in one place, we discovered that Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park, which is situated on a low bluff and overlooking the ocean. The campground does not start reservations until closer to…
We have not ventured far during our first week. Until this morning, I drove 50 miles and now another 70 ish to the Pacific Coast. Grand total: 120-130 miles. We stayed in Sequim for several days because of a big festival. I wanted to see all the art exhibits and attend a talk about painting…
Tango and I take off in 2 days and, of course, I am excited! The days have been warm (for the PNW) and sunny, perfect for moving things between the van, car, and RV. Some stuff in the car I will need for the summer (jackets, shower kit for the Y) so it gets moved…
It’s been a tough week. The loss of Radio Mike still weighs on me, perhaps because people are still posting on his FB page! A female friend is posting evocative photos of herself taken by Radio Mike nearly 20 years ago. She calls herself Mikes “Muse”. Also, a nephew of his is posting photos and…
Only two weeks until I leave for my summer travels. That means I am once again working through my “pre-flight” checklist. Dentist, Tango shots, stocking up on pantry staples, topping off the propane tanks. This year, I added to the list a stop at Michaels during a big sale to acquire more paint and canvas…
What a great week so far! I started out Monday morning with every intention of doing my taxes. Then, that naughty, adventurous voice in my head said, “Why do taxes when you could walk the Poetry Trails in the Olympic National Park?” My responsible self always gives in to the adventurer, for better or worse.…
A storm came in from the Pacific and then over the Olympic Mountains. Even in ithe rain shadow, where I live, we were drenched. Last night, on and off, I awoke to rain, a special wet sound that is unique to this area; heavy and drenching if you can imagine a sound like that. I…
A few weeks ago someone turned on the switch for springtime! Just like that, the skies cleared and the temperatures started to rise. We still get some cold nights and cloudy days, but this corner of the Pacific Northwest is letting go of the grey winter pattern. The nearby Olympic Mountains still have lots of snow, but…
I have been brainstorming some goals for this summer. After lots of thought, I came up with this list of priorities: Be around people often Create a mix of fun stuff and volunteer work Stay in the Northwest area. There is so much to see here, and I made a commitment to lower my carbon…
Since Christmas, the air and water temps have been too cold for kayaking. I miss being on the water, but that will change starting March 1. John Wayne Marina sits right on Sequim Bay, just outside of town. When I was out exploring a few months ago, I discovered an RV Park right across the…