May 3 - 5, 2024 Spending Time with Family

On May 3rd, 2024, we left our spot in Richland and headed west.

Wineries and Vineyards that went for miles:

The hill folds were caused by the Ice Age Floods.  Just heard about them yesterday so I need to check it out when we come back.  But imagine this - 1200' of water here and they figure it happened over 40 times.  Wow!  That is also why the soil is so rich.

Lots of farming:

Check out that mountain in the background:

Many rivers and lakes:

Nice roads - wonder where they go:

Going up:

And heading down:

WOW! Pictures do not do this justice:

An animal bridge!!!

Heading up to Snoqualmie Pass: 

Coming down the other side:

Spring!

Coming into the city - Yikees!

We made it to our daughter's place and spent the next few days getting caught up.  It was so great to see everyone.  Thank you Sandy and Mike.  We will see you on the way back.

We did take some time to get some pictures.

Love this picture of Mike's Mom, Sandy, and me.  We were laughing at something.

For years we got together with her and Raul in Yuma and had lots of laughs!  We figured it was 8 years since we saw each other.  I was off the road for a while and now she is off the road.  It was good to see her.

All of us:

The Grands:

The Great-Grands:

What a wonderful time!

Stats for May 3rd:

Miles Traveled: 242 Miles

Routes Traveled:

Washington: Columbia Park Trail; I-182, I-82; I-90; I-405; WA-522;  WA-9

Tomorrow we head south before we head north so stay tuned!