I apologize for being behind in my blog reading, but we have been off the grid and plugged into nature.
Troubadour and I left Friday morning and headed to Kalaloch Campground on the west-side of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. No cell phone serve, no wi-fi, just the sound of the Pacific Ocean. We stayed for three nights and arrived home on Monday about 6 pm. Brad's brother, sister-in-law, and their two kids met us there on Saturday. It was a nice visit with family we hadn't seen in over 2 years.
While I don't have time for a full report I will tease you with a few photos. I'll do a full post in a few days.
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| (View from our campsite A-18, Kalaloch Campground) |
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| (We went for a nature walk in the rainforest) |
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| (We walked south on the beach towards the Lodge) |
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| (We drove north to Ruby Beach to check out tide pools) |
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| (And did a little beach walking) |
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| (Kite flying was also on the agenda for Sunday) |
More to come......
- Au Revoir
" I would rather be amongst forest animals and the sounds of nature, than amongst city traffic and the noise of man." - A.D. Williams
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Nice photos! It looks and sounds like a wonderful spot to unwind and get some hiking in. Did you take the bicycles?
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to get away. We didn't take the bicycles as the trails are hiking only.
DeleteYou know, the Cote d'Azur is certainly nice, and the weather lovely, but nothing beats the wild we(s)t coast. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThe Côte d'Azur sounds pretty nice though.
DeleteThe weather was a bit wild. Heavy mist/light rain Saturday morning, but beautiful sunshine Sunday afternoon which made for a gorgeous sunset. We don't see those in the valley.
Sounds like a great time, off the grid.....no internet access withdrawal symptoms? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to be away from all electronics. No withdrawal symptoms regarding phones or computers.
DeleteNow showers on the other hand, those were missed.
Glad to know you fell no further than into the garden of Eden.
ReplyDeleteit was beautiful, and we did eat an Apple or two. :-)
DeleteEvery single time that you guys share your coast, the salt spray, aromas and sounds come back to me; just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhatcha doin' next weekend??
Glad we could bring back some memories.
DeleteNo plans this weekend. Why? Wanna come for a visit? We typically stay home on long weekends. Too many drunks and reckless people on the roads around these parts and the campgrounds are full. The neighborhood empties out which is nice.
Beautiful! Your coast reminds me of our Tofino. Love the pics!
ReplyDeleteI don't think where we were is too far from Tofino really. Same west coast, just south so it makes sense. It is all pretty on the west coast.
DeleteTrobairitz, your photos themselves inspire meditation. Oh, what it must have been like to be there, and unplugged... Perfect?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ry. Our meditation was staring out across the ocean or into the campfire with either a hot tea or cold beer. Either way it was nice to unplug.
DeleteBeautiful thoughts and images. Kim and I hope to make our way to Ruby Beach someday...
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve. I am sure your photos would do the beauty of the area justice.
DeleteLet's go fly a kite, my favourite song from Mary Poppins😵
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, more than one of us burst into song.......
DeleteBeautiful images Brandy. It is good to go off the grid sometimes and just enjoy nature. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with family too. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kari. It was really nice to be away from computers and the phone. But especially nice to see family and finally meet our little nephew who is over 2 years old.
DeleteUnplugged, staring into a campfire or across the water - sounds ideal. Great photos, the fog adds 'ambiance.'
ReplyDeleteHeavy wet mist coated everything Saturday morning. We had a little on Sunday but most of the afternoon was sunny which led to a brilliant sunset.
DeleteAh. Thanks again for the memories. 1970's nostalgia.
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