Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
We found this letter writing station at at tiny stationery store in Victoria B.C. Remember letters? You know, those paper missives you compose, stamp, and mail to friends and family? You can even make a greeting card.
The nice people at this store will even give some basic tech support. The first step is probably training in how much force a typewriter key requires compared to a computer keyboard. And don’t forget the carriage return.
We went to Victoria B.C. earlier this month and spent a day at Butchart Gardens. It’s beautiful in any season, even at night in December when dormant plants are draped in lights. I thought it would be nice to shoot a summer shot of a specimen tree that was wreathed in glorious blossoms last April. Click here for a comparison.
Summer is about color in these gardens. There was no shortage of bright spots.
We went to see the roses, which didn’t disappoint. But I was captivated by the begonias.
This wood sculpture was on display at Edensaw Woods when we stopped there recently. Entitled “Mesa Thunder” it’s by J. Chester Armstrong who is described as “The world’s foremost chainsaw sculpture [sic] from Three Sisters Oregon.”
The detail and movement of the sculpture is gorgeous. (It can be yours for $60,000.)
A stop at Edensaw Woods was a reason for a recent trip to Port Townsend. In addition to saw blades — our excuse for going — they have a selection of domestic and exotic lumber unlike anything you’re likely to find in a standard lumber yard. Married to a woodworker, I’ve developed an appreciation for wood grain that’s probably dangerous. This stuff is expensive.
They have raw materials that are exquisite. Not to mention the wood scent is heavenly. Oh, the things that could be made!
This sailing ship mural is on the side of a building in Port Townsend. When I searched for information about it I was surprised to learn that it was “a gift from the Chinese in the 1800s.” And that was it for detail.
We stopped by the Northwest Maritime Center when we were in Port Townsend recently. I was taken by the byproduct of a project…wood shavings.
This is what they came from. Workers were planing the sides of an interesting looking boat.
We took the Edmonds ferry to get to Seattle on Monday and were treated to a clear view of Mt. Rainier. We don’t see Rainier from Sequim. It’s located to the east of Seattle. You can see taller Seattle structures at the left side of the shot, including the famous Space Needle that looks like a tiny flying saucer on a pole.