Oct 19 (Mon - day 74)
Camano Island, Washington
Weather – overcast - temps mild, 50F, 10C feels like fall all right



Today I took Jack (Rae’s father) for a ride into North Seattle, then north to Everett, east to Hi Way 20, north through Darrington and on to the North Cascade Highway, as far up as the second Dam on the Skagit River.



The colours were just great. Along the way we spotted nine elk in a pasture, four bulls and five cows just enjoying the day. An eagle was in the trees along side the road, it was close, probably only 50 feet away....lucky for us it wasn’t put off by people stopping for a photo. However, some of the commercial truck drivers weren’t too happy when people stopped and didn’t park fully off the road. I confess, we were the first to see the eagle, we parked well off the road, but when I got out with my camera a car jam started as more and more people wanted to stop and look (memories of Yellowstone came to mind).



I don’t get many chances to get out with Jack and just enjoy the countryside and it was a great day. We arrived home just before dark, regaled Rae and her mom with stories of the day’s events and then sat down to a tasty and enjoyable evening meal. The adventure continues.…



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