Get Away from it All

we are tied to the ocean

& when we go back to the sea

whether it is to sail or to watch

we are going back from when we came

John F Kennedy

We spent the last 5 days 

in Olympia State Park.

First we hiked 3 miles into Sandpoint .. 

part of the Ozette triangle

spent 3 days 2 nights ..

then on to Sol Duc.

Pacific Coast

Olympic National Park

boardwalk into Sandpoint

first things first

.. set up camp ..

the sea will grant each man new hope

and sleep will bring dreams home ...

Christopher Columbus

the ocean is a mighty harmonist

William Wordsworth

camp food lifesavers

1.  MaryJanes Farm backpack meals 

.. very delicious if I do say so myself

organic & full of wonderful tastes

Anna & I love the Couscous & Lentil Curry

John & Dawson love the Chilimac

You can purchase them at REI

but I found better selection on her website

and since there were 4 of us we got the "farmhouse" size ..  serves 2 easily.

2.  Starbucks instant coffee

hits the spot first thing in the morning

no mess ••• no fuss

3.  packaged oatmeal 

+ trail mix 

+ fresh picked delicious Salal berries 

= YuMMy!!

the least movement 

is of importance to all nature

the entire ocean is affected by a pebble

Blaise Pascal

beach combing finds treasures of all colors and size

live in the sunshine

swim the sea

drink the wild air

Ralph Waldo Emerson

play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold

Joseph Chilton Pearce

Sol Duc Falls

You can't have photos of the Olympic Peninsula 

with out one of the beautiful yet not always loved slug.

This fellow is stretched out to about 6 inches.

.. enjoy ..

** off to do laundry 

smelly laundry tip .. add a cup of vinegar