Just a few pictures from traveling about the area. Will took me to the Walla Walla River on a fishing trip he and Chris usually make. We went by the Grand Coolie Dam...another great reminder of the FDR term of office. He fished the river and caught "tons" of fish...all of course, catch and release. The native trout are beautiful. He also saw a rattle snake on the trail but despite his best efforts couldn't get a picture. Suki loved the hike and the water. She's such a wonderful addition to our family; we try to take her everywhere! There's also a town just north
of Wanachee called Levenworth. No, not a prison town but a bit of Belgium and Holland. It's much like Solvang but without the windmills. We loved it (very touristy!) and agreed to go back and stay a couple of days in the fall. Wanachee was wonderful too. But the pictures are on my cell phone and still unsure how to download them here.
We drove up to Moses Lake to visit with our friends Dennis and Nancy. They are drifting about the Northwest (from Colorado) until their daughter decides whether she's moving to Alaska or not. She's a teacher and you'all know how difficult it is to land a job in that field at this time of the economy. We all played 9 holes of golf while Suki and their labs played in their 5th wheel.
Suki, not use to being neglected by her owners, messed in their home which leads us to believe she still has much training to endure! Nancy was great about it but embarrassing for us.
This last week of July, Mary came to visit from SLO. It was fabulous to have her here and we tried our best to give her a fun vacation. She and I went to Walla Walla where we investigated some local history (same story everywhere...Native Americans used and abused by the Eastern
White folks coming West for treasures and land) and had fun shopping and browsing. The Macy's Store there is a old converted movie theater...great place! And little cafe's everywhere.
The University (School of Social Work) is there and it's a 7-Day Adventist School (thought you
would like that Roland!And it's $525 per unit!). On Thursday, Will got off early and we headed to Seattle bound for Whidbey Island. But of course, the ferry line was a 90 minute wait so we didn't arrive until 7 or so. Was wonderful to see the view from Tessa's Useless Bay home, check out the new house in front of hers, meet the neighbors' who are related to friends we have here in Richland, and frolic about in Langley. We did get the ferry the next day to Port Townsend where we walked, ate, shopped and hung out for the day. I had my cards and tea leaves read which cheered me and gave me much hope. Fabulous town and most assuredly we will be back.
Still reading summer books as book clubs are on break until August. Fun book: "The Art of Racing in the Rain", "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" and "The First Wife". Our community group discussed "Death" and poetry and next time is "Art."
We are both "ocean sick" meaning we miss the ocean. Will hasn't surfed since Folley Beach in SC so you can imagine how out of shape he is...paddling out was his everyday workout. He's spoken with Matt and Samantha more lately and loves hearing from them. We are talking about traveling somewhere so he can surf the warm waters...before he forgets how!!!
His cousin Terri arrives soon from Arizona. So we are off to the Columbia Gorge and beyond. Blessings and summer fun to you all.
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