Washington State

We arrived today on the coast of Washington State, where we are now camped within walking distance of the beach.  After getting the trailer set up for living we took a long walk by the water.   I found the beach very much, not surprisingly, like the ones I recall in Oregon years ago.  The weather was cool, but I walked in the pacific ocean for the first time in many years.  The water was surprisingly warm.  I would be tempted to swim but Nicole has read that there are dangerous rip tides in the area.  The wind and the sound of the surf were wonderful. and I confess part of me wanted to just keep walking out into it.

It is time I suppose to reveal the subject of mystery photo number three.  Walking across a parking lot with recently repainted parking spot lines a few weeks ago I found a paint spill that had developed an interesting pattern as it dried.  Nicole is quite used to me photographing the oddest things and understand that I simply had to stop and take its picture.  Thanks to all who shared their guesses!  I’ll have something new for you in a few minutes.  In the meantime, a couple photographs from my walk today.