Friday, July 9, 2010

We did nothing but travel today so there aren't any new pictures, just leftover ones. Before we left Seattle, we needed to get groceries, get the oil changed in the RV and return the rental car. We were able to do that and get on the road by noon. Sammy planned to drive no longer than just through the Cascades and only went as far as Spokane, WA. The drive wasn't as bad as Sammy thought. He stopped along the way at a little town called Cle Elum just to take us to a little bakery he heard about. He didn't tell the kids why he was stopping, only that they had to get their shoes on and get out. The whining and moaning ceased when they realized they were in for a treat. Along with our goodies, Sammy found and bought some raspberry honey cream. It was fit to eat. I am going to have to figure out to make that. Anybody have any ideas? Arrived at the campground and spent the evening washing clothes for the last time while away from home. I would have never thought I would be happy to see my own washer and dryer. At least that way, I know what has been washed in it. Public washing machines never seem to get clothes as clean and sometimes they seem to get stained while washing. The weather was nice and cool, but still doesn't make me change my mind about coming home.

Most of these pictures are from Mt. Rainier and the snowball fight.

This is what happens to an unopened bag of potato chips when you carry them to higher altitudes

My raven puppet Sammy bought me in Canyonlands. While we were stopped at one of the trails, a raven decided to land on our RV while I inside by myself. It sounded like something larger than a bird bouncing across the roof. When I went to check it out, it flew to the front where I opened the door, then away.