We woke up this morning to clear and sunny skies, and although it was only 46 degrees when we left the hotel at 8:15, the day looked very promising. As a matter of fact, by the time we got to our hotel, it was over 90 degrees and a wardrobe change was required mid-way through. After our usual morning routine, we headed north to Lake Louise for another try at seeing a place I had heard of from my parents, who visited there in 1954. And it certainly did not disa...

We made it to Vancouver and no worse for wear. It only took 15 days…and people doubted us. We left Bothell, WA this morning at 8:00 AM, 60 degrees and headed back up I-5. Given our experience yesterday with the Skagit River detour, we were ready to spend an hour in Mt. Vernon. But it didn't happen. We drove right through town, never stopped once for a light, crossed the bridge and were back on I-5 in about 5 minutes. Timing is everything. Where the view...