Again the pictures can't describe it but up on top of the Olympic Mountains is breathtaking. These mountains which have snow capped glaciers also have alpine meadows that we hiked covered in Blue Lupines, Red Indian Paint Brush and huge white cow Parsnips. We drove up to Hurricane Rideg in the Olympic Natinal Park, 17 miles straight up. The mountains are not as high as the Rockies but since you go from Sea Level to 5500 feet it seems quite high. The lower right picture shows Mt. Baker in the distance at 10,000'+. It has been remarkably clear and yesterday was absolutely perfect with no fog or low clouds. We hiked 11/2 miles straight up to the peak of Hurricane Hill, named because they get hurricane force winds during the winter. The Sunset is over the Juan de Fuca Strait looking toward the Pacific Ocean. It has been warm during the day but cool at night,53 degrees.
Today we are off for what we came for.....The Lavender Festival. There are many activities to do at each farm that it is hard what to do. Lavender infused hotdogs and Lavender ice cream and Lavender Martinis....... I'll let you know how that goes.
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