What started as a two-night Peace Corps campout turned into an excellent 2200 mile road trip.We began with two nights in Seattle visiting college friend, Barbara and her husband Daryl, first stopping in Tacoma, Washington, to see the Chihuly glass bridge. Covering the ceiling of the bridge is an assemblage of glass sculptures, back-lit by natural light. I suffered serious neck-crick staring up at the amazing effect.
The nearby city hall, formerly a train station, had a complicated Chihuly chandelier hanging inside the 2-story atrium and circular sculpture on the 2nd floor balcony.
Next stop was a group camp area outside of Levenworth WA on the aptly named Icicle River. We were able to pitch our tent on a secluded bank overlooking the river below us.
The river also came in handy for dishwashing since it was a dry camp.
This annual campout is arranged by the Oregon, Washington and Idaho Returned Peace Corps Volunteers which gave everyone the opportunity to visit with friends and to tell/retell their Peace Corps adventures.The next stop was a night in the town of Levenworth, which it turns out is an attempt to recreate an Alpine village: think Disneyland meets scenic river valley. I wasn't inspired to take photos there but we did have good German sausage. Happy 39th Anniversary to us.
Next stop was Coeur d'Alene Idaho. We loved that there was a large natural headland right in the city where you can hike, sun in secluded coves or dive from the rocks right in town.
Tomorrow --- Yellowstone. Stay tuned.
