Sorry it has been so long since our last post. We have been busy trying to get out and see everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We still have a very long list of places to go and experience. You can bet that these posts will not end any time soon. Since our last post we have had a an adventure filled visit from friends and we even made it up to Vancouver BC to check out the Olympics before everything wrapped up.
Spring is in the air and flowers are blooming signaling the end to winter. Yep, we officially made it through our first winter. Stay tuned because a post in the near future will be all about the Tulip Festival that comes to Skagit Valley every April.
Our friends Ryan and Thao came up for a visit in February, they were up for an adventure and we did not want to disappoint. Off to the Olympic National Forest we went. We took our first ferry ride across the Puget Sound and drove all the way to the Hoh Rain Forest. Here are some pictures from our journey.....
This is Lake Crescent within the Olympic National Park. The water was so calm and clear allowing for a perfect mirrored effect with mountains soaring from clear waters.
Another view of Lake Crescent with rolling clouds.
Ryan and Warren squeezing in a photo opportunity.
We passed through both Port Angles and Forks on our way to the Hoh Rain Forest. I know all of you Twilight fans are jealous.
After a 45 minute ferry ride and 3 hours of driving we finally made it to Hoh Rain Forest. To say it was breath taking doesn't give the forest justice. It was absolutely amazing, the amount of green moss everywhere was insane and as you can guess it was wet and raining. We were soaked after a short 30 minutes of walking around. Thanks to Ryan and Thao for all the photos of the rain forest.
Before Ryan and Thao left us we took them to see some local Anacortes sites.
Instead of posting a picture of the plain tree this time you get one with Ryan :) We had such a wonderful weekend with our visitors, come again soon!
A couple weeks ago we decided to catch sunset on the water. Doesn't it sound so romantic to sit on the beach watching the sunset with the one you love? As we were on the beach I was looking around to find couples and families huddled together to catch the end of the day, then I looked to my right no Warren, looked to my left still no Warren, hmmmm. That's right you guessed it he was running around the beach taking pictures while I was quietly enjoying the sunset on my own.
Just after sunset, such a peaceful time of day.
Every once and a while I take control of the camera.
The Olympic Cauldron was a fantastic sight to see in person. Vancouver is an amazing city. We did not make it up to Vancouver during the main portion of the Olympics, but made our way up during the Para-Olympics.
Whew, that was a long one. For all of you thinking about coming for a visit you are always welcome. We promise to take you on an adventure!
Z - your pics are amazing! it really does look like a movie set (ahem, wonder which one?) ;)
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