Heading inland from the coast it got really hot. The 29 has been its old reliable self and never showed any sign of fatigue or over heating. Not the same with the pilot and co-pilot. We estimate it was over 100 and were told today that Seattle hit 107 (Needles was probably cooler). As we drove south on 101 the terrain and vegetation was changing. Trees shaded the highway and it was getting cold probably a 40 degree temp drop. Then we saw the sign for Ruby Beach and turned off to see the Pacific Ocean and soak in the cool air. Turning inland at Queets it didn't take long to return to scorching heat.
We arrived a little past 5 and at check in asked for a second night which we were able to book this morning due to a cancelation. We dined late last night and cooled off with our feet in the lake. This is a very international vacation destination and its fun listening to the kids especially, yakking in their own languages. We took a hike this morning in the rain forest and were astonished by all the downed trees with paths cleared by chain saw. A fellow hiker said that in 2007 there was a fierce storm that blew in with 120 mph winds and heavy rains that took a heavy toll on the forest.
We'll be making a room change into the main lodge building and had to check out by 11am, but we can check back in at 3pm. So with some free time Judy hung out at the Laundromat and I serviced the car and changed the oil at the local Chevron station. The lobby has wifi and although I was going to ignore technology while here I just couldn't. Sitting on a leather couch, laptop on lap top, in luxury's lap, kids playing piano (well), great views all around in and out, I wish we could stay a while longer.
Steve & Judy
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