We left Brookings bright and early (for us!) at 7 AM to make the journey home again. We went the highway route through California to I-5 to avoid construction delays along 101. We made a few stops for food and gas, stopped at a huge quilt shop in Portland, and then reached Glenda’s in Shelton about 6, just in time for dinner. It was raining when we left the coast, so we weren’t too sad to be leaving. (Still, just a bit, the Oregon coast is just so beautiful, even in the rain).
Our sleeping site for the night
Glenda made us a great dinner of salmon, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and beans. All the veggies were from her garden and so tasted so fresh and wonderful. We had some peaches for dessert that we had brought with us from Oregon. We stayed up late talking and visiting….as usual.
Back in the Washington rain!
On Saturday, Harris did a few minor things for Glenda, and we took a morning walk in the pouring rain…first time we’ve done that in a long while. When we remarked on this to Glenda, she asked “How?” and we replied, “Oh, if it’s raining hard, we just wait awhile for it to clear…no hurry, you know!” which just about sums up our retired lives. It was raining most of the way home, and that seemed a fitting end to this little trip. We started out in hot and sunny weather and ended up in the rain. Harris is ready to go out again seeking the sun as soon as the laundry’s done!
Our hot breakfast provided by Glenda
Total miles September 16 = 475 miles
Total miles September 17= 130 miles
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