Either way we are excited to be able to sleep in our beds, shower in a real shower, relax in a space bigger than 20 by 10 and yell across a house to find each other.
Location:Home!!!!!
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
7-28-11 Day 108
We woke and got right into the car. I'm writing this from the car at 2:18 and we are just passed Harris Ranch. Paul is on a roll and doesn't want to stop at all. The kids are happy watching their last movie for a long time, Mary Poppins. If we don't stop we can make it home by 5 and that would be amazing so I'm going with it. I can't believe we will be home! It's funny I have wished we were home so many times on this trip and now that we are almost here it does not feel like I thought it would. I think mostly because I already feel that Santa Barbara is not our home anymore. Sequim is. Now it's just a matter of moving all of our crap there to make it official.
Either way we are excited to be able to sleep in our beds, shower in a real shower, relax in a space bigger than 20 by 10 and yell across a house to find each other.
Either way we are excited to be able to sleep in our beds, shower in a real shower, relax in a space bigger than 20 by 10 and yell across a house to find each other.
7-27-11
Today we head home. We are hoping to make it in two days. I think we can do it.
We packed up Mimi and dropped her off for some R&R. Then off to Portland to visit Laurie, Pauls cousin, for the afternoon. We had a nice little walk and visit with her then back on the road. We made it to Redding, CA at around 1am where we fell asleep as soon as we hit our Motel 6 beds.
We packed up Mimi and dropped her off for some R&R. Then off to Portland to visit Laurie, Pauls cousin, for the afternoon. We had a nice little walk and visit with her then back on the road. We made it to Redding, CA at around 1am where we fell asleep as soon as we hit our Motel 6 beds.
Location:The road
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
7-26-11
Today was a mellow day. We went to IHOP for breakfast then went back to Mimi to play for a bit. Paul met with a mortgage broker to get that stuff all in order. The kids and I found another cool playground where Lola could also run around. We even met a mom, Angela, who was really friendly and had lots of good advice about schools and restaurants. She gave us her number and her husband is a carpenter in town who just started his own business so we will have to use him for all of our stuff when we move.
After lunch we packed up Mimi and the car to really leave tomorrow. She is clean and ready to go on vacation (without us!). We. Aren't sure when we will leave tomorrow because we may meet with the two employees at Jardin before we go.
We went to a great sushi restaurant, Wasabi, for dinner. We are so excited that there is a good sushi restaurant and the owners are really nice.
Back at Mimi the kids took their last bath in her for a long time and went to bed. It's sad that our trip is over but we are so happy that we found our new home and can leave feeling at ease with our decision and confident that no where else in this country is the right place for us. It's been a long exciting trip, one that I'm sure we will be talking about for many years. I am so glad we did this!
Off to bed to dream of my own bed. (and washing machine!)
Peace out Mimi. You are the best home away from home!
After lunch we packed up Mimi and the car to really leave tomorrow. She is clean and ready to go on vacation (without us!). We. Aren't sure when we will leave tomorrow because we may meet with the two employees at Jardin before we go.
We went to a great sushi restaurant, Wasabi, for dinner. We are so excited that there is a good sushi restaurant and the owners are really nice.
Back at Mimi the kids took their last bath in her for a long time and went to bed. It's sad that our trip is over but we are so happy that we found our new home and can leave feeling at ease with our decision and confident that no where else in this country is the right place for us. It's been a long exciting trip, one that I'm sure we will be talking about for many years. I am so glad we did this!
Off to bed to dream of my own bed. (and washing machine!)
Peace out Mimi. You are the best home away from home!
Location:Sequim, WA
7-25-11 Day 105
This morning was all about business, realtors, mortgage brokers, insurance agents, attorneys...bleh. The good news is the owners of Jardin accepted our offer. Just a few minor details and we're officially farm owners. Super exciting and super scary.
In the afternoon we drove over to Port Angeles and played at a park. The kids played hard and got super tired. In fact probably too tired as they are having a hard time going to sleep. Good night...shhhhh.....
Location:Sequim, WA
Sunday, July 24, 2011
7-24-11
No one really works on Sundays, so today we just had to grin and bear the wait for an answer on the house. So we decided to head 15 miles up the road to Port Angeles. We had heard about a sand sculpture contest and thought we'd check it out. After driving too far and having to turn around at the paper mill, we finally found the festivals location. There was food, and music, and a ton of art booths. We browsed the booths for a while then watched a guy demo his Chapman Stick (which is like a bass and guitar all wrapped up into one) Jack was really impressed, he wants one. Then we spent some time watching a guy make wooden puzzles, which I have always wanted to do. Afterwards jack got to pick one out. He ended up with a mastodon puzzle. We then headed over to the sculpture area, where this years theme was sports. I liked the sumo wrestlers best.
After that we got some fair food...chinese noodles, egg rolls, sweet potato fries, and a crab chille relleno. We ate while barely tolerating the musical entertainment.
Then ice cream.
With full bellies, we headed back to the car where Lola was eagerly waiting our return. Just a few minutes later we found ourselves entering the Olympic National Park- Hurricane Ridge. This amazing place will literally be our backyard soon. The road took us up into the Olympic Mountain Range through fields of wildflowers, long tunnels, great views, and ultimately to Hurricane Ridge.
Usually this time of year the snow has melted off, but we were lucky this year there was still plenty to play in. The kids were giddy as they played and got soaked in the ice cold run off.
We spent a while checking out the ridge, then drove back down the hill. On the way down we got a great view of Sequim, The dungeness spit/bay, and what I believe is MT. Baker in the distance. Kind of reminds me of the view of Goleta when coming down San Marcos Pass.
There is tons more exploring to do here and I really can't wait. But tomorrow is back to business. Good night.
Location:Sequim / Port Angeles, Wa
Saturday, July 23, 2011
7-23-11
All caught up now, today is really today that I am writing about.
Still no word yet but we really weren't worried about it. As soon as they countered they were locked into negotiations with us. They couldn't accept offers from anyone else and we were feeling good about it working out.
We wanted to go to Port Townsend again so off we went. This time we went to check out this old presidio turned state park. We had no idea what to expect. There was a beautiful sandy beach! I don't think we could have gotten out of the car any faster. We were all so glad to be on a beach and we didn't think there were sandy beaches like this so close to Sequim. As we sat there we were overcome with joy. We were really glad we are making this choice. This is a place that if we were just visiting we would be thinking let's move here! Of all the places we have been on this trip and all the things we fantasized about this place feels right. I feel good and excited to be moving here and am ready to go home and pack up. If it weren't for our friends we might not go back at all. (After living with no stuff this whole time, you really realize you don't need much.)
Charlene called to tell us that they won't carry back at all :(. She did say that their realtors father wants to carry back the rest of the money. It's weird, but he thinks it's a great investment. Either way we still want to see if we can make it work out. We will go to the bank and talk to this guy before we move on to Jake Way.
After some beach relaxing we got some lunch at a cute 50's soda shop. Then we did some shopping and headed back to Sequim. I imagine we will be spending a lot of time in Port Townsend.
We had dinner at Mimi and now we are going to watch some 30 Rock and go to bed. Tomorrow is our last day here before we head home.
Still no word yet but we really weren't worried about it. As soon as they countered they were locked into negotiations with us. They couldn't accept offers from anyone else and we were feeling good about it working out.
We wanted to go to Port Townsend again so off we went. This time we went to check out this old presidio turned state park. We had no idea what to expect. There was a beautiful sandy beach! I don't think we could have gotten out of the car any faster. We were all so glad to be on a beach and we didn't think there were sandy beaches like this so close to Sequim. As we sat there we were overcome with joy. We were really glad we are making this choice. This is a place that if we were just visiting we would be thinking let's move here! Of all the places we have been on this trip and all the things we fantasized about this place feels right. I feel good and excited to be moving here and am ready to go home and pack up. If it weren't for our friends we might not go back at all. (After living with no stuff this whole time, you really realize you don't need much.)
Charlene called to tell us that they won't carry back at all :(. She did say that their realtors father wants to carry back the rest of the money. It's weird, but he thinks it's a great investment. Either way we still want to see if we can make it work out. We will go to the bank and talk to this guy before we move on to Jake Way.
After some beach relaxing we got some lunch at a cute 50's soda shop. Then we did some shopping and headed back to Sequim. I imagine we will be spending a lot of time in Port Townsend.
We had dinner at Mimi and now we are going to watch some 30 Rock and go to bed. Tomorrow is our last day here before we head home.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-21-11
Today???? I can't remember what we did this day all I remember is we were waiting for an answer from the Jardin owners. Our realtor said they were really nice and expected them to counter. But the hours went on and no call. We were not feeling good about it.
We are really falling in love with this area. There is a lot of natural beauty and outdoor stuff to do. The people are all nice and not pretentious like a lot of the people in Santa Barbara. Everyone says hello and is just friendly. I am glad we thought of this place and are moving here. It's going to be a good change for us.
By the time we went to bed no call. Our hopes were down for Jardin. Oh well there is still Jake Way.
We are really falling in love with this area. There is a lot of natural beauty and outdoor stuff to do. The people are all nice and not pretentious like a lot of the people in Santa Barbara. Everyone says hello and is just friendly. I am glad we thought of this place and are moving here. It's going to be a good change for us.
By the time we went to bed no call. Our hopes were down for Jardin. Oh well there is still Jake Way.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-20-11 Day 100!
I never thought we would make it 100 days. I bet most people reading this didn't either.
First thing this morning we called Charlene to make an offer on Jardin du Soliel. We decided we couldn't pass up such an amazing opportunity. I mean you really can't put a price on the amazing work these people did the last twelve years. So after signing our names a million times all we could do was wait...Charlene was going to present the offer to them at 2 the next day.
Next we had some lunch and headed over to the Olympic Game Park. It's a drive thru wild animal park right in the middle of Sequim. Paul and I had been there before. Lucca fell asleep so we got a little alone time with Jack. He really thought it was fun to feed the animals bread. You buy a loaf before you enter. There are Lammas, prairie dogs, peacocks,yaks, bears, horses, deer, buffalo, tiger, lion, wolf, zebra, a rhino and elk. It's not really the best place for animals but they are all rescue animals so... The non-viscous ones are not in cages and come right up to the window to get the bread. The bears are behind a fence and they catch the bread in their mouths. Like I said not the best place but...
This duck really likes the bread.
After that we went to home depot to get some boxes to start packing Mimi up. We have decided that we are going to leave her up here. She needs a little work and it is way cheaper to store her here.
Dinner and bed as usual. Except for the waiting hell.
First thing this morning we called Charlene to make an offer on Jardin du Soliel. We decided we couldn't pass up such an amazing opportunity. I mean you really can't put a price on the amazing work these people did the last twelve years. So after signing our names a million times all we could do was wait...Charlene was going to present the offer to them at 2 the next day.
Next we had some lunch and headed over to the Olympic Game Park. It's a drive thru wild animal park right in the middle of Sequim. Paul and I had been there before. Lucca fell asleep so we got a little alone time with Jack. He really thought it was fun to feed the animals bread. You buy a loaf before you enter. There are Lammas, prairie dogs, peacocks,yaks, bears, horses, deer, buffalo, tiger, lion, wolf, zebra, a rhino and elk. It's not really the best place for animals but they are all rescue animals so... The non-viscous ones are not in cages and come right up to the window to get the bread. The bears are behind a fence and they catch the bread in their mouths. Like I said not the best place but...
This duck really likes the bread.
After that we went to home depot to get some boxes to start packing Mimi up. We have decided that we are going to leave her up here. She needs a little work and it is way cheaper to store her here.
Dinner and bed as usual. Except for the waiting hell.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-22-11
When we woke up we called Charlene and she said she had called and emailed them and gotten no response. She was surprised and thought they would still call.
We decided to go to Port Townsend, a town 30 minutes east of here. It was awesome! Cute Victorian houses beautiful ocean views and more nice people. We got some hotdogs from a gourmet hot dog stand and ate at the park across the street. Then finally Charlene called and said they made a counter offer. Yes! We were in! She was going to look at it and we would come by in a few hours to see what to do. In the mean time we walked around the shop area and decided we would come back tomorrow and do some shopping, Jack wanted to go to the toy store and we had some gifts to pick up. We really liked it here. It reminded us of San Francisco.
At Charlenes we looked at the offer and decided to meet their price but still ask them to carry back some on the money, something they didn't want to do. Ok, sign four hundred more times and wait again.
We headed back to Mimi to do some packing and dinner and bed.
This waiting is killing me!
We decided to go to Port Townsend, a town 30 minutes east of here. It was awesome! Cute Victorian houses beautiful ocean views and more nice people. We got some hotdogs from a gourmet hot dog stand and ate at the park across the street. Then finally Charlene called and said they made a counter offer. Yes! We were in! She was going to look at it and we would come by in a few hours to see what to do. In the mean time we walked around the shop area and decided we would come back tomorrow and do some shopping, Jack wanted to go to the toy store and we had some gifts to pick up. We really liked it here. It reminded us of San Francisco.
At Charlenes we looked at the offer and decided to meet their price but still ask them to carry back some on the money, something they didn't want to do. Ok, sign four hundred more times and wait again.
We headed back to Mimi to do some packing and dinner and bed.
This waiting is killing me!
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-19-11
We already had a meeting set with our realtor this morning at 10 so we went to meet her with the plan of getting an offer together for Jardin. Charlene had already heard from thier realtor and knew we wanted it. She took us to see some other amazing properties that would work out and we would be happy with but we still couldn't stop thinking about Jardin. There was one that we had been looking at for a long time online that we really liked. Jake Way was the name, it had a huge forest, a nice pond, fruit and nut trees and enough room for lavender and vegetables. We were torn. Oh and it was a fraction of the price of Jardin.
Lucca picking flowers at Jake Way.
Charlene left us with a lot to think about. We went to a local pizza place after that. Our heads were swimming. After the kids went to bed we talked for a long time and decided that we would make an offer on Jardin and if that didn't work we would go with Jake Way. They are totally different properties and would mean different things for us. With Jake we would be starting our business from scratch and creating everything on our own, our way. With Jardin we would have to spend most of our money but would take ten years of starting a business away. We could end up spending all of our money on starting a business or spend money now on a very well respected established farm. We start what we dreamed of or have an oppertunity to take an amazing business to the next level. Either way we would be doing what we want and have lots of hard work ahead of us. Either way we were feeling pretty lucky to be faced with two great opportunities.
Whew! Time for bed.
Lucca picking flowers at Jake Way.
Charlene left us with a lot to think about. We went to a local pizza place after that. Our heads were swimming. After the kids went to bed we talked for a long time and decided that we would make an offer on Jardin and if that didn't work we would go with Jake Way. They are totally different properties and would mean different things for us. With Jake we would be starting our business from scratch and creating everything on our own, our way. With Jardin we would have to spend most of our money but would take ten years of starting a business away. We could end up spending all of our money on starting a business or spend money now on a very well respected established farm. We start what we dreamed of or have an oppertunity to take an amazing business to the next level. Either way we would be doing what we want and have lots of hard work ahead of us. Either way we were feeling pretty lucky to be faced with two great opportunities.
Whew! Time for bed.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-18-11 Day 98
I'll let you in on a secret...I'm writing all these blogs on the 22nd so its a little hard to remember exactly what happened when, but I'll do my best.
First thing this morning we decided we needed to change Rv parks. This one is gross and we are so close to our neighbor that our door almost bumps the side of him. We also talked to the Jardin Du Soliel realtor this morning. She let us know that the property and the business were for sale and lots of other promising details. We made an appointment to see it at 2:00 today.
We went to our new camp which had space for the kids to run and it is across the street from the beautiful Sequim Bay. We decided to go get lunch and head to a park to let the kids run before we saw the house. As soon as we pulled out of the camp we saw a bald eagle sitting on the beach right here. It was huge.
Then a few blocks later we saw the resident elk herd hanging out in a subdivision yard. We definitely like it here.
We went to Toosties, a local drive thru coffee and burger place. They were good. We found a beautiful park where the kids played on the playground, Lola ran in the dog park, we watched the ducks by the pond and picked cherries from the trees. Wow, we really like this place.
It was time to go see Jardin du Soliel. I...can't...even...explain...how...much...we...fell...in...love...with...this...place!
It was so amazing. The house is a beautifully restored 1800s Victorian farm house with too many amazing details to even list. We were going to have to figure out how to make this work. We were in love.
On our way home we had to go to the grocery store and home depot. Our bed is not happy that it hasn't had a break in over three months so we got some plywood hoping to firm it up. (it worked)
We went back to mimi and put the kids to bed while we fantasized about Jardin du Soliel. (go to jardindusoliel.com to see pictures of the farm)
First thing this morning we decided we needed to change Rv parks. This one is gross and we are so close to our neighbor that our door almost bumps the side of him. We also talked to the Jardin Du Soliel realtor this morning. She let us know that the property and the business were for sale and lots of other promising details. We made an appointment to see it at 2:00 today.
We went to our new camp which had space for the kids to run and it is across the street from the beautiful Sequim Bay. We decided to go get lunch and head to a park to let the kids run before we saw the house. As soon as we pulled out of the camp we saw a bald eagle sitting on the beach right here. It was huge.
Then a few blocks later we saw the resident elk herd hanging out in a subdivision yard. We definitely like it here.
We went to Toosties, a local drive thru coffee and burger place. They were good. We found a beautiful park where the kids played on the playground, Lola ran in the dog park, we watched the ducks by the pond and picked cherries from the trees. Wow, we really like this place.
It was time to go see Jardin du Soliel. I...can't...even...explain...how...much...we...fell...in...love...with...this...place!
It was so amazing. The house is a beautifully restored 1800s Victorian farm house with too many amazing details to even list. We were going to have to figure out how to make this work. We were in love.
On our way home we had to go to the grocery store and home depot. Our bed is not happy that it hasn't had a break in over three months so we got some plywood hoping to firm it up. (it worked)
We went back to mimi and put the kids to bed while we fantasized about Jardin du Soliel. (go to jardindusoliel.com to see pictures of the farm)
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
7-17-11
We needed to take it a little slower today. We still wanted to see some farms but also didn't want to get to overwhelmed. We went to a wonderful farm, Oilvers, that was so cute and nicely done. It was nice to see what can be done on a smaller sale. We couldn't stop thinking about Jardin Du Soliel. Next we stopped by Nelsons Duck Pond and Lavender Farm. The founder gave us a personal tour of the farm. He showed us how the pond was fed and let us feed the fish in the pond. He was really nice, he sold the farm to his daughter who had a cute farm store. We bought a hat that says "lavender... the other bud." and a Sequim bumper sticker for Mimi.
We had had enough of farms so we drove into Port Angeles, the city to the north of us. It was not at all what we expected. We thought it would be a cute town but no, it was (for you Santa Barbarians) like Lompoc. We did find a good Mexican restaurant Fiesta Jalisco.
After this went back to Mimi for an early bed.
We had had enough of farms so we drove into Port Angeles, the city to the north of us. It was not at all what we expected. We thought it would be a cute town but no, it was (for you Santa Barbarians) like Lompoc. We did find a good Mexican restaurant Fiesta Jalisco.
After this went back to Mimi for an early bed.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
7-16-11
Today was our first day in Sequim. The lavender festival is this weekend so we knew we would be seeing, smelling, and tasting lots of lavender. We started the day at a tiny farm, Blackberry Forest. Of course Jack wanted cut lavender so we did that for a few minutes then moved on to the next farm. Purple Haze Lavender is one of the biggest farms in the area and Paul and I had been there before. It was amazing, fields and fields of lavender, chickens and peacocks (and three baby peacocks), lavender ice-cream, lavender lemonade, music and venders. We loved it! If we could ever have something close to as cool as this place we would be so happy. After listening to the band and having a yummy cheese board we moved on to the next farm.
Lost Mountain was the for sale. We had to go look and it was super cute. It was only three acres and we want more property than that. Jack wanted to cut more so we let him and made our way to the next.
Cedarbrook Farm was very different. They have a cafe, that was yummy, and focus on antique things. After this we went for a drive around Sequim. It really is beautiful, we definately like it here. Jack got to make a lavender sachet for Babette.
The last farm of the day was Jardin Du Soliel, we heard a rumor that it was for sale but maybe already in escrow so? As soon as we got out of the car our breathe was taken away. It was gorgeous I mean absolutely stunning. We needed to find out about this place. We asked who the owners were and right away asked them if it was still on the market. It was! We called their realtor from the parking lot. We had to find out more. After hanging out there for a long time we had to leave :(.
We drove around the town a little more and checked out one of the beaches.
This was a big day that we had been waiting for for a long time and it was finally here. I was feeling very overwhelmed and was beginning to shut down. We had seen so much and I was feeling so much emotion and exhaustion that after the kids were sleep I lost it. Paul and I got into a pretty big fight over things that don't even matter now. We fell asleep after we promised each other that we would figure out how to make Sequim a reality and work together to follow our dreams. We have to do this.
Lost Mountain was the for sale. We had to go look and it was super cute. It was only three acres and we want more property than that. Jack wanted to cut more so we let him and made our way to the next.
Cedarbrook Farm was very different. They have a cafe, that was yummy, and focus on antique things. After this we went for a drive around Sequim. It really is beautiful, we definately like it here. Jack got to make a lavender sachet for Babette.
The last farm of the day was Jardin Du Soliel, we heard a rumor that it was for sale but maybe already in escrow so? As soon as we got out of the car our breathe was taken away. It was gorgeous I mean absolutely stunning. We needed to find out about this place. We asked who the owners were and right away asked them if it was still on the market. It was! We called their realtor from the parking lot. We had to find out more. After hanging out there for a long time we had to leave :(.
We drove around the town a little more and checked out one of the beaches.
This was a big day that we had been waiting for for a long time and it was finally here. I was feeling very overwhelmed and was beginning to shut down. We had seen so much and I was feeling so much emotion and exhaustion that after the kids were sleep I lost it. Paul and I got into a pretty big fight over things that don't even matter now. We fell asleep after we promised each other that we would figure out how to make Sequim a reality and work together to follow our dreams. We have to do this.
Location:W Sequim Bay Rd,Sequim,United States
Sunday, July 17, 2011
7-15-11
The last day of driving for a week! The only thing worth talking about was our lunch. We passed by two rest stops that we planned on stoping to eat lunch. When we were all starving there was finally an exit so we pulled of to find destiny....a taco truck called Destiny Catering. We were so happy to see it and the tacos were the bomb.
We continued until we got to the ferry to take us from Edmonds to Kingston across the Puget Sound. Of course we got there at rush hour and had to wait over an hour(in the car) to get on. Once on we enjoyed the view and stretched a bit.
Hi Mimi!
Then the 40 minutes to Sequim and we were there. We liked what we saw until we got to our Rv site. It was so packed that we could barely open the door without hitting the trailer next to us. We planned on moving as soon as we could. Off to bed so we can can Check out Sequim and the lavender festival tomorrow.
We continued until we got to the ferry to take us from Edmonds to Kingston across the Puget Sound. Of course we got there at rush hour and had to wait over an hour(in the car) to get on. Once on we enjoyed the view and stretched a bit.
Hi Mimi!
Then the 40 minutes to Sequim and we were there. We liked what we saw until we got to our Rv site. It was so packed that we could barely open the door without hitting the trailer next to us. We planned on moving as soon as we could. Off to bed so we can can Check out Sequim and the lavender festival tomorrow.
7-14-11
Today is a day of leisure, and cleaning. With only one day until the much awaited Sequim arrival we have lots of laundry, dishes, Mimi cleaning and some rest to do. We took our time getting up and did dishes and laundry while the kids played. Lucca asked for a nap around 11:30 so Jack got to play at the playground and in the game room here. After lunch the kids practiced standing on their heads.
Then we went over to the lake to play for a bit. It was pretty cold but they didn't hesitate to get soaked.
Dinner and bed as usual. Paul and I are actually going to watch a movie as it's only 7 and the kids are out. Tomorrow Sequim, keep your fingers crossed.
Then we went over to the lake to play for a bit. It was pretty cold but they didn't hesitate to get soaked.
Dinner and bed as usual. Paul and I are actually going to watch a movie as it's only 7 and the kids are out. Tomorrow Sequim, keep your fingers crossed.
Location:Coeur d' Alene, ID
Thursday, July 14, 2011
7-13-11
We drove again today. Nothing eventful, just beautiful scenery and a spoonful of sugar. (the kids watched Mary Poppins) We have one more day of driving and then we will be in Sequim! For dinner we ordered pizza from the Pizza Factory "We toss 'em, They're awesome", walked to the lake at our campsite, and did some laundry.
Location:Bozeman- Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
7-12-11
Today we were not going to get in the car. We could all use the break. Instead we hiked along the rushing Pine Creek from our campsite. We continued along until the trail split off to the main Pine Creek trail. We really didn't know where the trail would lead but we did know that 5 miles up there was a lake. Also the day before yesterday someone saw a Grizzly and her cub along the trail. We walked about a mile and stopped for a break at a nice little creek tributary. Jack took a dip in the ice cold water. Lola enjoyed it as well. We were going to turn around ( as this is about the limit for Jack) when another hiker told us that just up the trail a few hundred yards was a waterfall. Of course we hiked up to the falls. It was amazing. Right when we got to the falls, we heard thunder, then the rain started. Needless to say we had a quick wet walk back to camp. After dinner and when the kids were in bed Jordan and I had planned to sit outside and enjoy the site. The kids thought differently. We ended up joining them in Mimi as we all tried to fall asleep.
Location:Pine creek, Bozeman, MT
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