A quick visit
We had made several visits to Sequim while working in Seattle and Bremerton over the years. This is one place we could return over and over and never get tired of being here.
By the middle of August, the lavender fields have faded and many harvested. But riding our bikes along the Olympic Discovery Trail by these lavender farms, stores and farm markets is always a treat. It has one of the driest areas in western Washington and considered the "banana belt".
The pole at the Sequim Civic Center was carved by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s carvers and watched over us as we enjoyed the farmers market.
Baby and big artichokes
I am not sure why we wanted to share the waffle but you can't go wrong with lemon custard on a crispy vanilla Belgium waffle.
Olympic Discovery Trail
The Olympic Discovery Trail over the Dungeness River at Railroad Bridge Park as we rode 25 miles over the mostly flat rail trail.
Whimsical Woods along the bike path makes fun bird houses from natural items found around the area.
We could see the Dungeness Lighthouse at the end of the 5 mile Dungeness Spit which is part of the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge, watching the barges bring their wares from China through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. You can even become a lighthouse keeper and stay at the lighthouse.
Looking up into the trees there were bald eagles perched on a snag. I think he was looking at us.
On our walk back up the trail, we watched what looked like a kangaroo mouse according to the wild life person at the trailhead. Maybe he was a deer mouse, but he was sure cute and not concerned with us and he bounced around gathering seeds.
Crescent Lake
Marymere Falls is a nice short 1.5 mile walk from Crescent Lake and was a good stop on our way to Sequim.
Relatively easy walk up through the forest along a good trail crossing two bridges and then steps up to the viewpoint.
I had hoped for another ride on the Coho Ferry to Victoria, British Columbia from Port Angeles. But with limited time in Sequim, that would have to wait this time.
Now on to Port Townsend 30 miles down the road.
We're really happy with the decision we made to move to the Olympic Peninsula 2 years ago.
ReplyDeleteHi Cookie, good to hear from you. I can see why you are happy there.
DeleteWe were glad to meet you at Val Vista.
DeleteThe OP is one of those places where every one of our visits is different ... seasons and conditions change quickly. You've certainly shared your great adventures there, such an awesome place - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is different every visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful area, loved the Whimsical Woods birdhouses.
ReplyDeleteIt is a favorite area for us for sure.
DeleteSequim is such a beautiful town, with or without the lavender in bloom. The Olympic Discovery Trail is so much fun to bike—love your totem pole photo and the farmers' market goodies. We'll have to look for the Whimsical Woods birdhouses next time we're there! I trust you got along with the gnomes.
ReplyDeleteYou will find the Whimsical Wood if you go west on the trail but before the bid downhill.
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