Don't blink...time goes faster than you think...

Right after we left Spokane Valley, Salt looked at the odometer and we were both shocked to see that we have already traveled 3,236 miles...that's not counting all the side trips we take with the jeep.


We are very happy we decided to add Washington to the itinerary! When we first entered the state I was kind of blase. We stopped at a scenic overlook and took these pictures. I thought the topography was certainly different and pretty but not necessarily beautiful, as I had heard.





We drove for a couple of hours before pulling over for lunch. Shortly after that we were starting to see a much greener topography and acres and acres of all kinds of fruit orchards. We pulled off for gas and walked across the street to one of the many fruit stands along the highway. The fruit was so cheap and is fabulous.

We are loving the fact that we have access to all these wonderful fruits and vegetables. We do most of our meals right in the motor home (or grill outside) and both of us are having fun experimenting with new recipes.

Once we got back on the road we really started to do some major mountain climbing. These rapids went on for miles and miles... there were all kinds of guides taking people through on rafts. I really want to do this before we leave but Salt isn't as gungeho as I am. I'll be able to talk him into it!

After going over 4 passes we turned a corner and there was Mount Rainier. http://www.visitrainier.com/ I thought I was going to need an oxygen mask...it was that breathtaking! They of course had a scenic overlook, so we pulled over for a quick photo op . It was amazing I took one picture and then walked about 10 feet and took the second shot with the sun at at different angle.

We will be visiting Mount Rainier National park tomorrow as well as Mount Saint Helen.

We are parked at a small RV resort in Packford; 6 miles from the park and 53 miles from the volcano. Should be an interesting day...a lot to see in the immediate area.