Beauty day, looks like a nice weekend to start our trip. After
work Polly and I finished packing the trailer, truck is hooked up, and off we
go to Victoria, for a night on the dock being ready for the Coho Ferry to
Washington State next morning. We found out about this option waiting for the
ferry on a previous trip to USA. A couple that were off south for the winter
told us they stayed the night, they let you get in after the last ferry leaves
for the day, and stay in your trailer for the night right down town, on the
dock, in the harbour, right where you can walk around the downtown, go for
dinner, and a walk, and go back to your trailer if you are waiting for the
first ferry in the morning.
Nice, first camp
night free, well almost free. Had to pay the huge fare for the ferry, but no
extra for the night we stay downtown in Victoria. What a beauty night too, just
one problem, I forgot my camera at home! How did this happen? Well as with the
card, no excuses... Also forgot the GPS, but remembered when we were leaving
Ladysmith, so turned around and got that. LIST, I said I would make one, we had
one, but checking the list again before we go is a must! Things get taken out
of the trailer, used and before you go not put back. Sure is allot to pack for
a trip.
Funny how my mind works, I am up early as per usual as I
type this here in Forks WA., I get up for another cup of my great coffee and
start thinking of what other things I need to do before we leave here this
morning. I unplug the cell phone that is now charged, then back on task. Mmm
coffee is warm, and good. 4:44am, love early morning quiet.
The evening was just beautiful, pub dinner and a walk. Lights
on the Parliament buildings, and on the Empress Hotel, we walked up to the
Strathcona hotel, looking for a last drink place, but instead went back to the
pub we had dinner in, had a last call drink, then off to our trailer for the
night. Many people in Victoria asking for change, a variety of reasons given,
so many I could write a book on them. Maybe when I retire I could beg for
money... I don't think so! Couldn't handle all the rejection...
The morning bright, cool, and damp. All the dew had
collected on the water side of the trailer, and showed the outline of the ribs
of the trailer while still shaded. First time I had noticed this, will make
sure to look for it again, and take a picture, could come in handy in the
future, maybe. Took a short walk around the dock, sure is nice being up before
people start moving. Quietly the birds start, then a few cars go by, and trucks
for delivery's, and soon the place comes alive again. Was a nice place to stay
for a night, this we will do again for sure.
Breaky at a small place right across the road from the
ferry, and soon we were off to the States. The boat ride was warm, sunny, with
calm seas, and good food on this ferry. Better than B.C. Ferries quick fare. Clam
chowder, with many clams, breakfast left me still a little empty. Polly had
less, a bag of chips.
Soon we were at the Port Angeles terminal, and off we go to
the small town of Forks, right after we get a once over by the boarder guards,
who take our unpackaged, unlabelled vegetables. Tomatoes, Peppers, Green
Onions, hmm like it's a crime. Anyway off we go through PA, on the 101, our
highway we stay on to San Francisco. First stop is Crescent Lake, for a quick
break, and a swim. Nice unplanned break, met 4 young girls on their holiday,
from Chicago, two went for a swim, that got me wanting to, so yep I did. Sure
was nice, just what I needed on a warm day. Polly stayed on shore, and took a
pic for the girls, while I laid back and enjoyed the cool, clean and refreshing
water. Leaves are all changed here, even more than on the island.
The trip was a little bumpy, and windy around the lake, but
was beautiful with the trees arching over the road most of the way, like we
were going through a tunnel, except with broken light all the way. I love this
time of the year, was a great time to be
married, a great time to honeymoon, and now a great time to travel for our
anniversary every year.
Bridges, now here is a challenge, there are many narrow
bridges here and some with Logging trucks going across at same time as we were.
No accidents so far, but defiantly a challenge, especially the one just as we
approached Forks! Looking for the 101 RV park is when I remember that I forgot
to write the address down for Polly, so she could put this in the GPS, and have
us warned of the turn. No problem, we turned into the shopping store across the
road from the RV Park, and shopped first.
That was interesting, should have shopped in PA, I think it
would have been much cheaper. Now to the RV Park. Right across the road, and
looks older, but nice. Get to the office, and no one there. our name and
welcome rules taped to the door, with about 7 others. OK we are in #44 pull
through. Again a first, set up in a pull through. Polly and I work at this together,
finding the best spot, paying more attention to level this time. Once parked
and trailer stabled with front jacks, Polly starts her getting ready and I
finish unhooking, and hooking up what needs to be done. Now Polly gets the
chairs out, and beer is in hand, sun is warm, and so are we. Polly finds the
shade, I enjoy the sun. We talk, and joke about what the trip was like, what we
could do better, and drink a few beer. LIST, gee that keeps coming up in our
conversation. We will build one, and check it 2 maybe 3 times before we leave,
and to be sure we will still forget something.
Dinner tonight is Hot Dogs, with some spicy buns, sure is
good, Polly chose the buns, and was a good choice. Now we hear, and see
fireworks. Hm, not dark yet, what's up. Ahh we see the lights! Friday night lights!
Football game, OK well time for a walk after dinner, let's go over and watch
the game. We walk to the field, and watch the local high school team beat the
heck outa the visitors, till we get tired, then before 1/2 time, we leave. The
game was interesting, but the cheer leaders were the best to watch. Right up
front of the stands, and the locals were so practiced, and did the standing on
shoulders, and all in sync. Polly kept saying "they sure put allot of
money into their football program. Was nice to watch, but tired, and went back
to camp, had another beer, while we listened to the fans shout, and
cheerleaders cheer, and fireworks going off every 15 mins or so. Now into the
trailer for poker, Polly wants to lose! LOL
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