We know a special couple that over the years we have met and kept in touch. So ,on our way to Alaska we drove thru Washington state and gave them a call as I have mentioned in our last post.  Anyway, they have a boat-------OH what a boat!! Thirty foot Catamaran with twin 250 outboard motors.We started at Anacortas Wa and went on a 91/2 hour 106 mile wonderful tour thru the San Juan Islands.The water was pretty rough for awhile till we got out further then se...

So, the story starts out!!We have some very special friends in Mt Vernon.So we give them a call and say we are coming and they say FANTASTIC!What special people!!This place is so beautiful! There are fields and fields for miles of tulips. Its awesome.It's like you are in the country no matter where you go, yet they have everything, Costco, Walmart, Malls, Outlet store. Everything!And so beautiful. Green fields, snow covered mountains in the background. Wonder...

Stayed with family, visited for three days.We toured around, seen lots of elk, scenery and would highly recommend hwy 12 thru Randle , Packwood Washington area.It is an absolutely beautiful area. Spent Saturday at a kids fishing derby. Walking around and helping out. Ate hotdogs and coffee!!!Roys favorite !! Had a great time, thanks you Darrell and Charlotte for the hospitality !!! It was great.Lost pictures, bummer. Sorry guys 

Yup, theres gold on them there beaches. Unfortunately, It is so fine you work your tale off to get just a smigit. Black sand and and gold.From Long Beach enroute to Randle on Hwy 4it is a wonderful , beautiful trip following the Washington side of the Columbia River .  Everything is in bloom.  Every shade of green imaginable .  Driving in the morning with the dew sparkling off everything and the sun just rising.  Pictures every turn in the road. Old fa...

What a great place Randle is. Beautiful.Had a great visit with family.