Saturday

Things you should see before you pass on

A Sealion in its natural habitat

Things you should see before you pass on

The Redwood Forrest

Wild west what?

You know goldrush got real when you pass through a town like Placerville, California which was originally known as "Hang Town". The main street even has an historic marker for where all the hangings took place. There is no messing around with this once, wild west rough, now touristy, Placerville.

This town contains so much energy it floats are like a fog. Such an interesting balance will not be forgotten.

Tuesday

Part of the Salish Sea

Congratulation the region of Puget Sound, Washington!
You've been added to "places we might have babies in"
























Though I am sure we need to come back in the winter to get a true sense of your climate, you have been nothing but beautiful during our week off in your embrace.

Surrounded by lakes and bays, beautiful inactive volcanoes loom in the distance while seagulls cry to remind you that the ocean is near.

























When it comes to natural beauty Puget Sound is stunning. Giant Douglas Firs fill the close National parks, while yachts and houseboats fill the crystal lakes.





















 



The locals seem to think these lakes are the perfect temperature for swimming, though a bit chilly for east coast blood, I'm sure it is something you just get used to.