Vacation Finale -- Idaho - Sequim, WA

FAMILY, FUN, FAITH, FOOD, FRIENDS, AND NOW FINALE.
We visited with a few retirees from the Guard--one retired for 4 years and the other 12. We were impressed with the Cour d'lene area. Gorgeous scenery, 4 seasons, mountains, and small city which is 20 minutes from Spokane, short distance to Montana. Lots of recreation and mild winters. Also visited the Rathdrum area which is near a lake, boating etc.

We left the morning of the 6th and toured Grand Coulee Dam and Visitor Center. It is one of the largest man-made structures in the world. It was completed in 1942 and has been supplying power to 6 states. Fascinating how it gave all those men jobs during the depression and gave so many hope. From there we travelled on to Omak, WA where we spent our warmest day. It got to 104 degrees, so we stopped and toured a lovely museum in town. The heat was tolerable as long as we were moving. We then went to the Cascades. The area is breathtaking and was a fun ride through the mountains. Stopped into a cute little restaurant and visited with the owner who was 89 years old and still running the place with her son. Bernie had fried chicken and, I had squash soup which both were delish. Sequim was next on our agenda where we visited and toured two lavendar farms in full bloom. We missed the festival which was the latter part of July but, since they had a late spring we were there in the height of all the blooms. They were gorgeous! Back to Bellingham to catch the ferry home which is where we are at the present. We just left Juneau... we got into port at 4:30 am. We got off and looked around a bit just to say we've been there. It was pretty foggy. The city was about 10 miles away...too far to walk in a short amount of time. We're enroute to Haines now and will start our trip back home at noon. Bernie says it will be two long days of riding. He wants to be in Tok tonight and then make it home Tuesday evening. We have enjoyed all of our travels and met some interesting people. God has been so good to us and has protected us all along the way. Since we ride a Honda Goldwing I think this verse is appropriate.

"He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge. His truth shall be your shield and buckler." Psalms 91:4