It is good to be back in the Pacific Northwest where they don't NAME their storms! Needless to say, we had more than our share of weather drama on the way west. We experienced 20 inches of rain in 24 hours, got whipped around in 60 mph winds (no, we didn't drive on those days!), froze the rig (and us!) with ice and snow, and cooked in 90+ degree heat - - all in the month of March!!!! Poor Kermit-the-Tahoe and Kodi-the-trailer were slightly confused by all this, to say the least . . . never mind the rig's passengers!
Now that we are back in Washington, we're enjoying time with family and reconnecting with friends. The work camping assignment we've taken on is really great. We docent at the Forks (WA) Timber Museum 24 hours each week, where we're meeting folks from all over the world, and use our free time to explore the Olympic peninsula. What a treasure! Forks is located right at the edge of the Olympic National Park and the only real rain forest in the US, where they count the rainfall in FEET, not inches - - about 10'+ each year. Well, it is a rain forest after all . . . ! (However, since we arrived at the end of April, we have received only about three inches of the wet stuff.)
This small town is all about the 'trees', and is on the route of one of the premier scenic loops in Washington state. The area all around the Olympic National Park is a treasure chest of natural wonders. This part of the country has it all . . . from lakes and rivers . . .
to rain forests and beaches . . .
waterfalls and beautiful sunsets . . .
and, of course, recreation opportunities too numerous to count, as well as all types of wildlife to spy upon . . .
(Marian Blue - - this one's for you!!!)
Oh, and did I mention that there are LOTS and LOTS of trees!
And, yes, there is MOSS in the rain forest . . . Ha! With this much rain each year, it is pretty much everywhere!
We've decided to stay here for the summer and fall this year, and go back to our 'on the road' RV adventure at the beginning of the winter season. We'll head to the sun belt areas in southeast California and western Arizona and soak up the rays in the desert environments. (Of course, I intend to have my camera at the ready 24/7. Might even get portraits of some of those desert 'critters' if I'm lucky - - and quick!) Next spring, you'll be able to find us revisiting north central New Mexico. Didn't get to spend nearly enough time there when we were passing through. LOVE that area!
In the meantime, if you are visiting the Olympic peninsula, stop by the Forks Timber Museum and say 'hey'! We'll be here just taking in the 'aaaaahhhhhh' of this amazing place.
