Thursday, September 17, 2015

Anacortes - coolville

View from Washington park. 

View from one side of mt Erie. 

Enjoyed our drive on 90 through the mountains and enjoyed spectacular views of the Columbia River. It is imposing. 
We arrived at our semi destination, Anacortes, WA. Its changed so much in the last 35 years. Very upscale - or, I'm really downscale. Lots of beautiful hillside homes, immaculately manicured lawns, still a lot of maritime activities like big ship repair and a zillion yachts. Missing is my favorite French restaurant and a French Bakery. However, they have some small businesses that try to fill their niche. Of course, the Safeway is quite upscale and interesting. They don't have a walmart, but the do have chain gas stations and Ace hardware. Wonder how the kept walmart 21 miles away and Whitehall can't. Bigger money? 
Spent today exploring the area, Mt Erie and another high place and the waterfront. 
Staying in Washington Park to regroup. Tall trees and very little sun getting through, rainforest.  I love it. Smells so good and the salt water is just a stones throw away.  We three are happy.  Well, Said would like to chop a few trees down to get his satalite TV, but he's making the best of it. 

KT our mountain dog. 

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