Summer Solstice

 

It rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest. As a result, this part of the country has over 700 kinds of mosses. Locals note that “a rolling stone may even be able to collect moss here.” During our stay we’ve had many moss nurturing days. I’ve gotten used to hiking with an umbrella.

Some of the local farms, around our campground, have cattle (Highland) with long fur coats. We figured they’d probably be pretty comfortable when a rainy cold front, with highs in the 50’s and snow in the mountains was forecast to arrive in the area, in time for the first day of summer. We decided it might be more comfortable for us to lock up our camper and book a hotel room for a couple of nights. We found a great rate in Bellingham and enjoyed having a mini vacation without any weather worries.

When we returned to our campsite we discovered friends we met over three weeks ago, when we were at Cape Disappointment, camping just a few sites away from us. They invited us over for appetizers and fellowship. The sun finally came out. Thanks to Anne and Don and a little rest and relaxation we had a pretty cool ending to the longest day of the year.