Saying yes

The campground we stayed at on Bainbridge Island had a pirate ship for our little pirate Enjoying the ferry ride into Seattle Carefully disecting a dead salamander found on our ride around Lake Crescent The Spruce Railroad Trail along Lake Crescent took us through old railroad tunnels. In the middle it was pitch black Hurrican Ridge in Olympic National Park Mt Olympus  Bikeride out to the spit of Port Angeles Rainy day chilling Hi Justin is like my mom and now jumps in any body of water warm or cold. We can see Canada from our site at Salt Creek Recreation Area near Port Angeles Sunrise at Salt Creek Campground  

At Holden we met up with an older man while hiking.  We talked as we hiked together and learned he was from the area and knew a lot about the wildlife along the trail.  He took time to introduce us to plants, edible berries, rocks and the geological history of the area.  He shared with us something that an elder had told him that struck a chord with me. He said, if you go to a party and you don’t know anyone, it’s not likely that the party is going to be very fun.  But if you go to a party and know lots of people, it’s more likely to be a great time.   And that’s how it is when spending time in the wild. The more wildlife you know, the more likely it is going to be a good time.  You aren’t as alone. You are connected.   As we travel, we are trying to pause long enough to get to know some of the ‘friends at the party’.  We are getting to know the plants, rocks, tides, and animals, including the human neighbors we cross paths with.  ...

Justin did an early morning hike to Holden Lake where there was frost When not working in the kitchen or hiking, Jesse and  Justin loved working in the pottery studio Views of the 25 mile creek fire on the ferry up Tucker and Justin working in the dishpit. Everyone had a weekly shift. T played Colonel Mustard in live action Clue Outside our lodge. We all shared a room. Learning about how Holden manages waste- these are giant compost spinners. Hike to Hart Lake Waiting for the ferry back To Chelan Jesse lost his first tooth on the ferry back!