Friday, June 12, 2009

The rest of the story in Victoria

Heading to dinner at the Empress Hotel


A Tower of Seafood delight while dining on the Veranda
Crusing the bay on our way back to the motorhome.
Not a bad view of Victoria Harbor from our campsite in West Bay Marina

Same view with evening sky and lights of cruise ships
Mama and her goslings come for Cherrios on the motorhome steps

Victoria, Victoria!

Harbor Cruisin' in Victoria.
We caught a ride with the harbor taxi cab in fore ground. It's Fish' n Chips time....yummy! Flower baskets everywhere in the harbor...pretty cute.
Totem pole Tom in action...
Our guide Erik took us through Beacon Hill Gardens in his Kabuki Kab bicycle

Orcas island

A morning hike through the lush forest to the top of Mt. Constitution A scenic view of the islands from the top of the mountain Tom is preparing for the local lumberjack log rolling competition
Lorraine is preparing for the Olympic frog hopping competition
Time to say goodbye to Orcas Island.
Next Ferry boat stop Port of Sidney, Canada.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Arrival in the San Juan Islands

The Ferry floats the Blue Boy to Orcas IslandA primo campsite on Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. Tom is reading Overland Journal (stories about real outdoors men) between naps. Please DO eat the daisies....if you are black tailed deer! Watch the head!
Honeymooners Falls...working on the secret envelope
...thanks Pastor Dan!

Sunday in Seattle

Sleepy Seattle skyline on Sunday morning Tommy is excited to go to church and hear Pastor Mark Driscol.
It was a rock'in and sock'in service! A walk and shop through Pikes Market on the waterfront.
Family time on Sunday afternoon with Uncle Richard, cousin Suzanne and her son, Austin.
It was exciting news to hear what God is doing in all of their lives. PTL!!
Sunset from Bay View State Park camp ground.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Northwest Expedition

After a smooth 13 hour drive and we made it to the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. How sweet it is to be here. Praise God for no flat tires!
Life is good at B & B's chicken coop. That is, Bill and Bonnie's house and new patio!

Two sisters happy to be together in Portland.











Monday, February 16, 2009

Lake Havasu in February

Celebrating 31 years of loving each other on Valentine's Day.

Nice camp site on the California side of Lake Havasu
A Prickly Valentines Heart!
Is that a prickly purple Mickey Mouse?

A beautiful day for kayaking in the morning and golfing in the afternoon.


A serene evening glass-off
Happy Valentine's Day to us!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Winter Camping at Joshua Tree National Monument

Don't get too close!



Brrrrr! 25 degrees with snow on the ground but we were cozy in our Chinook.



God's artistic touch at the end of a beautiful day.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Sun Up to Sundown at San Onofre


Bowl of Wheaties after first surf session

Super-duper low tide



Bob and Gretchen search for tidepool treasures.









The end of a fabulous day in God's creation.