During our monthly visit to Eugene for treatment we had several fun events: a 70th birthday gathering for Ted Hulbert, a birthday dinner for Bertha, with Roy who came down from Vancouver. We also attended a Cascade Chorus concert in which neighbor, Walt Stoeffler, is a member. After we got back to Hansville, Bertha and Gary and Anne Millhollen traveled from Eugene to Vancouver where they met Roy and Suzanne to travel on to Hansville for a long weekend. They arrived Thursday evening, the day a 29 day stretch of no rain was broken. We were hopeful that weather would b
e perfect for the weekend but that was not to be. Friday morning we took advantage of low tides and explored the Sand Dollar beach.Sand Dollar Colony
It is amazing to see the nearly black sand dollar colonies with thousands of them clustered together. Of course we avoided walking on them but did collect some of the white shells of deceased members of the colony that had washed away from the colony. Later we stopped by the house to clean up a bit before going to the local casino for a great l
unch buffet. On the way past Norwegean Point in Hansville we observed a submarine being escorted, you can see Whidbey Island in the background across Puget Sound.
unch buffet. On the way past Norwegean Point in Hansville we observed a submarine being escorted, you can see Whidbey Island in the background across Puget Sound. Submarine being escorted by coast guard.
We spent the afternoon exploring Bainbridge Island with views across Puget Sound to Seattle. We also enjoyed exploring the Town &
Country Market which is known for food products from around the world. That evening we feasted on Reuben sandwiches created by Roy from meats, cheese and bread from the Bainbridge Island market.
Country Market which is known for food products from around the world. That evening we feasted on Reuben sandwiches created by Roy from meats, cheese and bread from the Bainbridge Island market. Seattle in the background across Puget Sound
Saturday morning after our oatmeal pancake breakfast we all loaded into Roy’s van for a trip to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park, just 60 miles from our place. We were concerned that the clouds might block the views of the mountains but were pleasantly surprised to have great views of the nearly 8000 foot mountains from the 5000 foot high ridge just 17 miles from sea level at Port Angeles. There were several deer grazing in the meadow that almost seemed tame to entertain us as we walked 
the trails for better mountain and valley view points.
the trails for better mountain and valley view points. Olympic range from Hurricane Ridge
As the clouds started to close in we moved out of the Olympic Mountains and over to Port Townsend to explore the historic town that was built in the 1890’s. We also visited historic Fort Warden but as the wind was picking up and rather cold we
did not spend much time out of the van. We arrived home after a full day and had a light dinner before feasting on apple pie topped with ice cream.
did not spend much time out of the van. We arrived home after a full day and had a light dinner before feasting on apple pie topped with ice cream. Fort Warden Lighthouse near Port Townsend
Sunday morning we again visited the beach during low tide before moving on to Poulsbo, a historic town settled by Norwegians. We could not see the Olympic Mountains as we sometimes do as they were hiding in the clouds but did enjoy views of the marina and all of the activities on the waterfront. After another full day we returned home for pizza followed by ice 
cream. Of course all through the weekend there was lots of visiting but Monday morning arrived and it was time to say our good byes. We really enjoyed the long weekend, even though it seemed shorter than 3 days!
cream. Of course all through the weekend there was lots of visiting but Monday morning arrived and it was time to say our good byes. We really enjoyed the long weekend, even though it seemed shorter than 3 days! Kingston ferry on Puget Sound
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