Today was a low key day. Greg and Linda went back to work and we ran a few errands. I had dinner ready for them when they got home from work. A true southern meal what I call comfort food - smothered steak, rice and gravy, purple hull peas and cornbread.
May 14
Another low key day. Drove out in the country a bit and spotted the Potlatch RR Depot.
Then headed over to the Gollbergs and had dinner ready for them when they got home from work again. This time a true southern cajun dish - shrimp etouffe.
May 15
Today is travel day from Palouse to Yakima, WA. We had just a little bit of rain today. Vinyards are everywhere from Pasco to Yakima. Greg and Linda will join us tomorrow to tour the wine country around Yakima.
May 16
Today while waiting on Greg and Linda to arrive, Larry and I went to check out a casino, but not real fond of the casinos here in Washington. They don't have the "Vegas" style machines. After the Gollbergs arrival, Greg and Linda cooked us a dinner of beef tips and home made noodles. Yum, Yum
May 17
After breakfast we all headed out on our wine tour of Yakima Valley and the Rattlesnake Hills. First stop - Bonair Winery
Knight Hill Winery
View of Rattlesnake Hills wine country
Hyatt Vinyards beautiful grounds
We toured another two wineries before heading back to camp -- Portteus and Horizon's Edge. Below is my loot for the day.
And here's a portion of Linda and Greg's loot!!
Larry cooked catfish and french fries for dinner. Yet another great meal. Tomorrow we all go on a diet!!!
May 18 - Happy Birthday Ann!
Today is travel day from Yakima to Bellingham, WA. The drive today ranged from desolate mountains on the other side of three ridges to very green mountains on the coast area of Washington.
Ellensburg and the mountains in the background
Snoqualmie Pass - started raining
Beautiful bright yellow bushes all over the highway.
Drove through downtown Seattle.
After setting up camp, I called a friend of mine that I met at the BP Oil Spill in 2010. Joanie Carrington and her husband Jim came over to the RV for a evening visit and they took us to the Bellingham Bay area for a beautiful harbor walk.
May 19
This morning we took care of some chores then headed over to Joanie and Jim's after lunch. They have a gorgeous property and home. Five acres complete with ponds, beautiful grounds, gardens, chicken coop and pool.
Joanie next to her rhododendrons and Ella.
Just a few of the beautiful flowers on their property.
Pink Dogwood
The Chicken Coop - and she gave us a dozen eggs!!
Lupine
One of the many ponds on the property.
After touring their property we hopped in the car to go for a hike in the forest close to the BP Cherry Point Refinery -- Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve.
Joanie and Cathy at Birch Bay
Lummi Island
Large slug - yuk!
Ferns growing on the trees
Rainforest type environment
And on our way home, the Carringtons told us about at lot of eagles scoping out this freshly cut field in search of mice. Wow, what a sight! Below there are about 6 eagles on the ground.
An eagle starting to get its white head.
Two eagles in the trees.
BP Cherry Point Refinery Docks
Joanie and Jim at Birch Bay
After we got back to the Carringtons, Jim cooked us a great meal of grilled salmon, carrots and asparagus. Larry and I had never had grilled carrots before and they were great! Thank you Joanie and Jim for the great day!
Till next week...
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