Cle Elum, Cle Elum ? What the heck ir where is Cle Elum

Once we crossed back into Washington, stopped into a town called Twisp, yet, you read it, Twisp - no lisp. Hung around for a few days with close friends down on the River Twisp. We headed to Leavenworth, parked at the Safeway, dropped the Rv and went down town.

So, what did I think??? Tourist trap and Tourist town. Nice to walk around, but would I go back and stay for a length of time? Did you read the part about tourist town?

Anyway, off we went, got on 97, and then hwy 990. We were headed to Cle Elum. Home of the Montana Fire Match. Never heard of a Montana Fire Match? Well that's a story for a different time.

So, where are we. Just east of the town, with Rick and Royanne Weber, Alfa owners and close friends. They had invited us a few years ago, anytime we were in the area stopped by, put the slide and jacks out and stay awhile.

The good thing about this?I / we were in need of down time. Just doing nothing, except small jobs on the Rv and just relaxing. But especially just enjoying company with close friends. Including use of a shop with tools.

So, just where are we:

Round Blue Circle with a White Ring.

I have been able to complete a few small jobs, that I have been putting off. With the help of Rick and his shop - No Fear. 

Just in case you are wondering, that's Rick digging a new trench for water and WiFi antenna. 

On Wednesday, we headed to the Brick. The Brick? Yep the Brick located in Roslyn, Wa. Known for the hit series " Northern Exposure ". Roslyn, was the town that all the outside filming was done.

 

So, if you are in the area, and have heard of Rick and Royanne, give a shout, and maybe, if they are home and not traveling about in there Rv, who knows.

Safe Travels and Journeys

DaGirls Rv Aka Dakota and Tilly

Susan, Dale, Dakota and Tilly

Crossing Back into USA

Crossing back in the USA

Traveling to and around Twisp Washington

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DaGirls Rv AKA Dakota and Tilly

Susan, Dale, Dakota and Tilly

Photos of B.C. - Vancouver Island

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Back in the USA and Semi Fast Internet

After - getting back and looking back, I realize the lack of posts I have made due to slow, little or no Internet, plus I do not have much success with the small keyboard on the cell phone.

So, I have decided to catch up with photos:

Port Angeles to Vancouver Island.

You mean that is all there is to traveling on a ferry? You get to walk and we have to stay?

Vancouver Island, Ladysmith:

China-Town:

Mill Bay Ferry:

Duncan:

Safe Travels and Journeys 

DaGirls Rv, AKA, Dakota & Tilly

Susan, Dale, Dakota and Tilly

Victoria Island British Columiba

The last time we posted, we had just completed a day trip to Seattle, Washington. Since then we completed our look around Sequim, Port Angeles, Chimacum and the surrounding areas.

Looking back, we were just to far away from Seattle to make another foray back into town.

Since then, we have now crossed into Vancouver Island. Our spot for the week is 80 Km north of Victoria City. Quite a hike from our normal location. This means 2.5 hours round trip, and close to 100 miles. So a 6 hour visit into Victoria turns into a 8 to 9 hour journey. Looking back, we should have found a closer spot as we will be putting miles and adding gasoline to the truck. Thinking we were saving a few dollars will cost us more in the end. So, be wise, stay close to town and then move out to another location.

Since we are on Verizon, and in Canada, we have to be careful in our data usage. Unlimited/24 Gigs does not mean the same while we are here. Verizon allocate/limits you if you go over a certain amount each day. So plan ahead. Photos will be little if none until we get back into USA.

I'll see what I can do later.

Our ferry crossing, we disconnected, Susan in truck and me in the Rv. Little strange, but follow the instructions from the parking person and you will be find. Prior to disembarking, look carefully at satellite views of where you are going, check your map and ensure you have desinitation in your GPS. Including your location for connecting back up. We selected May Fair Mall, traffic, was busy, construction on road but in all people were nice about a big rig on the road.

Our location? Well this is a camping spot and not a destination. Families and long term people come here. Heavily treed, no satellite, fee for Dakota & Tilly. As stated earlier 78 Km from Victoria City, 10 Km to nearest small town (Chemainus), and 24 Km to a bigger town (Duncan). So plan carefully.

I will catch up with what we have been doing and seeing later.

In the mean time

Safe Travels & Journeys
From
DaGirls AKA Dakota & Tilly
Susan & dale

Seattle Adventure

Plan, head out to Bainbridge and take the ferry across to Seattle port area.

It was less then 30 miles to the parking lot, yet the last 10 miles took over 20 minutes. Traffic, some people would not believe in how much traffic. Single lane road with LOTS of cars all heading to the same place. But, hey, we're retired as long as we get a parking spot ($10), a free ride across, and score senior tickets ($4.50) on the way back we're good.

We managed to get on the 8:45, with lots of time, next thing we know, we're moving and heading across to Seattle. Our plan ? The original underground Seattle, Space Needle, some glass blowing, the Pier market and lunch.

The ferry docked and off we were on our Seattle adventure. First stop, Underground Seattle. This is a guided tour (Dean), lasting about 2 hours. Dean, was a very good interpreter and guide. He took us back to the 1800's when Seattle was just a muddy beach where business sprange up and the mayhem, corruption and poof sprung into existence.

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Needless to say, fun was had by all. The main thing, is, it is safe to go down, but for restoration, I would take Ellinwood, Ks. for complete restoration:

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Anyway, it was a very enjoyable tour and then we were off to the Space Needle. By way of the Pier Market, and how did we manage getting there you ask? We decided to walk, but hey it was less than 2 miles I think, no different than other people in the city would do.

As we walked we saw sites, people, lot's of security, police and tourist milling around everywhere. Some of which you can see by way of our photos:

As we continued our journey to the Space Needle, Susan wanted to stop in at a glass blowing store:

But soon we arrived at the Needle in time for our scheduled appointment or at least what our ticket said.

But, alas all things come to an end or in reality, too many people. So we headed down and this time we took the monorail back to central and then walked back down to the pier for a good lunch. Let's say, food was good, but it it a very small kitchen, and when big families come in. Well, go someplace else, at least we had a good view. 

But, then it was time to head back, as we had people to see, things to do and places to go. 

  

A great big thank you to Chuck and Cheryl for taking care and checking in on Dakota and Tilly while we were gone for the day. 

Safe Travels & Journeys

From 

DaGirls AKA Dakota & Tilly

Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me.