During my August trip to the Olympic Peninsula with Brandon & family I decided I was going to have to make another sojourn to see more sights as well as spend more time in others.  

I invited Kristin to join me, and she was available this week – so we made some last minute plans and headed off on Monday afternoon.

We only turned into Port Gamble because we were chasing a rainbow, but discovered an absolutely charming town.  It is a 120-acre National Historic Landmark complete with picturesque, turn-of-the-century buildings filled with antiques, breathtaking views, expansive grounds and charming New England style houses on maple and elm tree-lined streets. Unfortunately, we were there after shops were closed for the day, so I think another trip may be in order.

As we continued on towards Sequim, Port Angeles and ultimately our little motel near Lake Crescent (which had a minor bookkeeping error and forgot we were arriving late, and didn’t leave our room key… so we ended up driving all the way to Forks for the night) Kristin spotted these really unusual and interesting mammary clouds.  She thinks they have a rather embarrassing (and strange) name, but they are very cool.  Worth sneaking onto private property in order to get a clear shot.

Next up….  Hoh Rain Forest,  Ruby Beach and First Beach.