Wet days and nights

June 18-19

Seems Washington really is wet, foggy, and cold.  At least it was for us the few days we were there.  The highlight of WA was seeing my goddaughter, Amanda.  SMILES!  Matt and I were able to go out with her to a great little Thai restaurant.  We weren’t there long enough to site-see, but that wasn’t the point.  It is amazing to think of her as a curly-headed infant; she has become such an amazing and inspiring young woman.  On the way back through, we will be able to spend a bit more time.  Then, Matt and I will get to tease her steady, Jacob.  See you two in October!

Made it across the Canadian border today at Sumas.  Not too long a wait, and we weren’t asked to pull over for an inspection…however, there were a number of vans, cars, and trucks parked at the side.  Happily, I mailed the only item with which I felt uncomfortable—bear spray.  So, at least my cousin, Kate, will be “safe” from bears in Anchorage—SMILES!  Now, mind you, WE will be travelling through bear country armed only with a fog-horn.  Personally, I am not sure how deafening a bear protects a person, but than I am not sure how spraying a chemical to irritate its eyes and nose does either.  I think Matt and I will just stay in crowded areas or in the RV.  I guess we could also make some slow-moving friends and have them accompany us on hiking trails!  (I am only kidding…mostly…kinda)

Tonight we are staying in a quiet little campground near a lake—very nice.  Both campers on either side have fires.  I love the smell of campfires.  Hopefully, when we get to a site before bedtime (and it is not threatening rain) we can have one.  Matt is really looking forward to that. 

Hmmm, raining again.  Time to get Matt ready for bed.

Quiet little campground