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.

  

Chimacun Washington

We, are staying at the Evergreen - CoHo - SKP - Co-op park.

Large lots, green, same old bush-wa stuff, but a very large area for Dakota to run off lease and play ball. Nice people - at least they say Hi, as we walk around. No special activities in the afternoon per say.

M&O is $2000.00 per year, waiting list - $1020.00 down with $1000.00 refundable. Lots of real park-models. Meaning these are NOT self contained, like the units in Rover's Roost SKP park. 

Besides catching up on laundry, we have been driving around, seeing the sights and waiting for today. What is special about today ? Well it will be the warmest day this week, especially in Seattle. 

Our plan  Bainbridge ferry across and enjoy some of the sites and act like tourist for the day.  

Will update later with photos of the park:

I call this Place Holder:

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We manage a walk in downtown Sequim, Wa.  A few of the places we visited:

Safe Travels and Journeys

from DaGirls AKA Dakota and Tilly

Susan, Tilly, Dakota, and me

Travel Day to Chimacun

Our final day, Saturday, Susan said we should go back down to Ocean City, and see what's happening.

Why? It was sunny, low sixties, felt warm in the sun without wind. Just aa good day to see the sites.

Ocean City is a vacation spot, not a destination spot, what is the difference you might ask?

Yellowstone, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore are all destination spots. People travel from great distances to gom there.

Ocean City, Atlanta Beach, Astoria, are Vacation spots. People from within 100 miles travel there to get away for the a weekend or maybe a week.

Back to Ocean City, warm weather (to them), sunny, just the right amount of wind.

Safe Travels and Journeys
DaGirls Rv Aka Dakota & Tilly
Susan, Dakota, Tilly & me

Last Day - Ocean City Washington

So, this will be our 4th night, as campgrounds, Thousand Trails, go, this one is quite, close to the beach, and overall good. This is a not a destination but a vacation location. Full-timers (FT's), this is off the beaten path, away from any major area (25 miles). 

Cost for us $0, 30 amps, water at all sites, sewer is not available at all sites. But hey, we have 45 gal Black & 75 gal Grey tanks. There is a common dump available on the way out.

We all have enjoy walking on the beach in all types of weather, windy, cloudy, sunny and Dakota and I, drizzling rain.

We have been cleaning and rearranging the truck and rv. In preparations of our Canadian crossing. Ensuring what we have and making a list.

Knowling what to bring in and declare is always confusing, just reading different websites state different items or state a limit, example poultry; 1 site no, another a limit. I do think is all depends on the specific area. So read up and figure it out.

Our original plan, follow the coast, but the roads ends at Taholah. So click on the map on the right side for the route. 

Our travel day when we left Long Beach and came up

Safe Travels and Journeys

From DaGirls; Aka Dakota & Tilly

Susan, Tilly, Dakota & me