Copyright 2019, CABS for Reflections From the Fence
August 19, 2019
Foggy start, calm seas.
And, a pretty river view as we travel along.
Breakfast in Folk.
Big ole rock spun at us from a car approaching us. Man managed to miss it.
Sun wants to try.
Curvy, log trucks going a wee bit fast.
Frost heaves?
Driving along the beaches. Pretty views what with rocks in the water.
Almost black beaches, so smooth.
Found at the pull off where I took the ocean photos, flower was about 3 inches across, ID unknown.
Stopped at The Lake Quinault area. Found a public campground we could fit in and had lots of sites. We picked one, went and registered. We left nothing in the site, and went out to explore. When we came back later the campground had given our site to someone else? We moved to another site. There are tons open. It's a pretty campground, but, the management leaves a bit to be desired, in my book.
Nice view from the campground - -
And, we have favorable sun.
Went to Gatton Creek Trail. .8 of a mile, with an elevation gain that was significant. (I checked this trail with AllTrails later and it was actually .9 of a mile, one way. In the first .3 of a mile we went from 225 feet elevation to 373 feet. Yes, what with my allergies to most things pine, etc., I could really feel this elevation gain. Yikes!)
Sir W went too. He got a comb out afterwards in the parking lot. Met a family that were visiting the area of the ashes of their father. before we knew that Man offered to take a group photo of them and indeed insisted they move to better light and took their photo again.
Sir W led the way, all the way, even after .9 of a mile he would not submit to being carried. Nope run back down the trail!
Rain forest - - yes indeed.
I saw at least 3 of these cut trees sporting fungi. They were so cool!
Sir W sporting some local ferns. He was such a mess that after the hike I had to sit out side and brush it all out! He had a blast, cept for the grooming part! And, he slept well!
Our best view of the waterfall.
Then we went for a 31 mile drive around the lake. Ohh myyy! Washboard was so bad it shook The Estate microwave, and it started making horrible noises. The dishes moved and were banging. It had not been that long that I felt I had the rattles under control and was feeling pretty pleased with all my creative sound silencing tricks. And after that little tour, it sounded like every bolt and screw on The Estate had wiggled loose. I was sorta deflated. Sigh. I found some of the noise makers right off, but it took me riding in the back while Man drove slow on that back road to pinpoint the major noise maker. It was one screw holding the shroud on. Which holds the microwave in. Only they installed the entire works so it looks straight and plumb, but the two legs on the right do not touch anything. They are floating. It’s so bizarre. We have no way to fix it properly right now, so put it all back together , and it’s quiet again. Stay tuned. This may or may not be finished!
There are two waterfalls, I liked the first one best.
What a pretty view - - mountains, teal river - - believe this is the North Fork of the Quinault River.
The second set of falls, longer and harder to get a photo!
And, another pretty view of the North Fork of the Quinault River.
We crossed this bridge - -
It is entirely possible these photos are sorta out of order - - let's pretend they are fine.
The 31 miles was mostly through a rain forest. I official claim that there never need be a rain forest on our bucket lists evah again! Two waterfalls, one interesting bridge, very narrow, steep gravel roads. Never have to drive that one again.
Oh, it's hydrangea time here - - stunning - - I saw one entire hillside full, that hill went up 50 feet or so.
This is someone's yard - -
This was almost purple, most likely the shade, I don't care why, it was soooo pretty - -
116 miles today, 31 around the lake.
Went out to dinner, way too much food that late, but, I did take most of mine home.
Sunset photo with iPhone.
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