7-5-2024
H: 80ºF L 52ºF
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We were up late last night so we just wanted to hang out and do stuff around the camper. It was nice to just enjoy the forest. We have been working with the boys on using a Halti head harness (or Gentle Leader for Marcel) so our walks will be more enjoyable. Peter doesn’t like it but is getting used to it quickly. Marcel bucks around like a wild dog or freezes. It will be worth the effort to help the boys feel comfortable with their head harnesses.
7-6-2024
H: 80°F L: 55°F
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We started our day with exploring Mount Vernon. We went to a farmers market and walked around downtown. We stopped at In Good Spirit and talked to a witch, Christina. She explained the difference between witchcraft and Wicca and told us about some of the things she has done as a witch. We love meeting people from all walks of life.
I had an eye exam today and picked out new glasses. I never thought I’d wear glasses full time but my eyes won’t tolerate contacts anymore. And… I need bifocals.
7-7-2-24
H: 84ºF L: 57ºF
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
One thing we have come to notice about this area is that the people are not very friendly. There are actually terms for it: Seattle Stare and Seattle Freeze. As we have traveled and considered alternative options to our property in Tennessee, we have realized we have some criteria: a no income tax state, 20+ acres, great view, close to a big grocery store, forested area with big trees and, now, friendly people. You just can’t beat the friendliness of southern people. So as much as we love the evergreen forests blanketed with ferns and moss in Washington, Tennessee’s friendliness continues to make it our chosen state.
7-8-2024
H: 81ºF L: 59ºF
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We’re going to Canada today! We almost didn’t get through border security. Apparently only five states offer the enhanced IDs which allow you to cross the border in a car or boat and Tennessee is not one of them (we thought the REAL ID was the same thing). The Canadian border agent seemed a little exasperated, like she has had to explain this many times to Americans, but she finally let us through. Then we realized she may have pulled one over on us knowing we may not be able to get back into the US.
This area of Canada has a heat advisory today… it’s a high of 85°F. Those silly Canadians.
Our first stop was Queen Elizabeth Park where we walked through two botanical quarry gardens. The gardens and views from the park were wonderful.
Next we went Granville Island and walked around. There were pricy shops and galleries and it was a very tourist-centric area. There were also marinas, one included houseboats which were cool to see.
Capilano Suspension Bridge was on our list but the tickets were $75 ($54.17 USD) each so we passed on that experience. The amount of people there was astounding. The frugal woman in me was cringing but the entrepreneur in me was wondering how much people would pay if we put a suspension bridge on our Tennessee property…
Next we stopped at Cypress Lookout. You can see Mt. Baker from the lookout.
Then we drove Squamish, BC and walked on the trail at the Squamish Spit & Estuary. It was so beautiful! We walked next to a big river amongst the evergreens and mountains. There were gorgeous wildflowers everywhere.
After a delicious buffet at Pizza Castle and Indian Curry (all vegan), we headed back to the US border. It’s never a good thing when the border agent rolls his eyes at you but we eventually made it back into the states and our cozy camper.
Stats
Expenses:
- Tow vehicle fuel: $0
- Campsite: $0
- Camping memberships: $14.92
- Food: $97.85
Miles driven: 314.8 (99.2 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0
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