Continuing On...

On the road again. But today is the day we arrive...

A valley of farms. Maybe it should be called Hidden Valley Ranch. :)

This is the very first snow-capped mountain I have ever seen. I was really excited about it. :)

     We are crossing the bridge onto Whidbey island. Out in the distance was my first glimpse 

of the Pacific Ocean. Now, at this time, I had seen both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but 

had been to neither. 

Welcome to Oak Harbor!

     Oak Harbor has quite the Dutch community thus the Dutch Motel. I thought it looked like it could be a fun place to stay.

SHE'S HOME!!!

It's a really cute place...

...with a beautiful view.

    On a clear day you can see snow-capped, Mt.Baker as well. Sadly, none of the days I was there were clear enough. It was always very hazy from the fires.

   Skip two days, now, I'm back with Karlynn. Those two days I was with the Berkemeyers. Coming up in a later post. 

    The rest of my time there, I helped her do a little unpacking, we hung out together, visited her family, went on a walk, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. 

Enjoying blackberries

  All along our walk, there were huge rows of wild blackberries. They were everywhere. They were so delicious and made a really good mid-afternoon snack.

This is very typical of the way we dressed. I was always cold and almost 

never took my jacket off. Karlynn was fine, British Columbia girl here. :)

This property was for sale if anyone wants to move up there.

At the end of our walk, enjoying the view and the evening sunset.

On my last day, Karlynn took me to see her school.

In front of her classroom

I thought this clock was SO neat.

Right before I left

Where Roads Diverge 

  "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of you deeds, they would be too many to declare." Psalm 40:3,5

Coming up next, A Visit With the Berkemeyers. Stay tuned.

The Traveler,

     Esther