Well our last day on the road for awhile. The temps ranged from 51 degrees to 70. A very pleasant day. The diesel was 3.34 in Tacoma. Back on interstate 205 around Portland and onto I 5 for the rest of the trip. We came on an accident in the south bound lanes. It was a small suv towing a travel trailer. I can only assume they didn't have sway bars and it may have been too much trailer for the tow vehicle. The trailer was on it's side and the suv was upside down pointing the wrong way up the road. Both vehicles were totaled. I only hope that no one was seriously hurt. It didn't look too promising. As we were driving along, we saw more and more scotch broom in blossom. The picture is a little out of focus as I was taking it out of the side window. It is a sure sign of spring well on its way.
I love this view. We crested over the hill and descended into the Skagit Valley. We are home. We have lived in the Skagit Valley off and on for 25 years. It has a special place in our hearts. We arrived at Samish Island and unhooked the 5th wheel after 2700 miles.
As we were setting up, we were getting dive bombed by this little critter. So first thing, the hummingbird feeder was set up. We are constantly entertained by lots of hummers. We found a nest in the woods, so I will return with the camera and hope for a good picture. Then we looked up and an eagle flew over. There are lots of blue herons in the bay and the gold finches have arrived along with the tree and barn swallows. I love those swallows as they eat lots of mosquitoes.
The trees are still in bloom here. Lots of pink dogwood. This one happens to be in the church yard.
Also lots of rhododendrons of all colors. We ended our day by having dinner with our friends Lee and Jean. It was great and Jean makes the best pies.
We surprised everyone by arriving earlier than planned. Someone had mowed our site and we were given this planter to have by our door.
Here is a close up of the sign and frog pick. The flower twirls with the wind. We were warmly welcomed by many of our friends. The days ahead will be busy, so the posts will be hit and miss. I will at least try to give you a taste of what we are doing. It is good to be working and giving back to something we dearly love. The camping program for the Community of Christ.
I love this view. We crested over the hill and descended into the Skagit Valley. We are home. We have lived in the Skagit Valley off and on for 25 years. It has a special place in our hearts. We arrived at Samish Island and unhooked the 5th wheel after 2700 miles.
As we were setting up, we were getting dive bombed by this little critter. So first thing, the hummingbird feeder was set up. We are constantly entertained by lots of hummers. We found a nest in the woods, so I will return with the camera and hope for a good picture. Then we looked up and an eagle flew over. There are lots of blue herons in the bay and the gold finches have arrived along with the tree and barn swallows. I love those swallows as they eat lots of mosquitoes.
The trees are still in bloom here. Lots of pink dogwood. This one happens to be in the church yard.
Also lots of rhododendrons of all colors. We ended our day by having dinner with our friends Lee and Jean. It was great and Jean makes the best pies.
We surprised everyone by arriving earlier than planned. Someone had mowed our site and we were given this planter to have by our door.
Here is a close up of the sign and frog pick. The flower twirls with the wind. We were warmly welcomed by many of our friends. The days ahead will be busy, so the posts will be hit and miss. I will at least try to give you a taste of what we are doing. It is good to be working and giving back to something we dearly love. The camping program for the Community of Christ.
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