Rain forests, beaches, and waterfalls

Chilling, washing, shopping etc Sunday, 24 July 2011 Hoquian We woke up this morning well rested. So after breakfast we looked at our options and decided a bit of laundry and catch-up were needed before we progressed further on our journey. So we started the morning by unpacking Clancy, organising to stay another night getting change for the washing and charging the electronic equipment. After completing the washing, drying charging and repacking Clancy we ...

Saturday, 23 July 2011 Mt St Helen - Hoquiam Having arisen from the disturbed nights sleep we had a quick shower and breakfast, paid our fee and did not annoy the angry American. The drive up to Mt St Helens was a great drive. As you ascended toward the mountain you gained a better appreciation of the missing side of the mountain and the effect on the landscape. Each of the lookout points offered a different perspective on the eruption. So at about 9:00AM w...

Friday, 22 July 2011 Mt Rainier to Mt St Helens This morning it was about 12 degrees in the campsite so a quick cold breakfast, restack Clancy then we decided to get to Paradise early before the crowds. The drive up the hill saw a rapidly dropping temperature till we got to the carpark and it was three (3) degrees! Now Paradise is aptly named even if there is 20ft of snow leading onto the paths and the temperature is very cold. The view of the mountain and surr...

Thursday, 21 July 2011 Mt Rainier Morning we awoke refreshed after a comfortable nights rest. Having put the wood safely away to avoid moisture I attempted my second fire to boil water for coffee. A slightly less smoky affair but not a roaring success [sic]. Our neighbours came over as we were preparing to head off for our walk and offered us some fire baked potatoes - which were delicious. I think they may have seen our cold breakfasts and felt that we were...