I have not a clue who lives there, but it always a home that catches my attention when I turn off Cays Road on to Old Highway 101. The yard is always neat, well cared for, and the home looks loved.
The Washington State Ferry System
Someone I know used to complain, “There is one road in, and one road out.” He was grumbling about accessibility to the Olympic Peninsula, where Sequim is located. One of the ways to get here is by riding one of the very neccessary Washington State Ferries. I generally take the Kingston or Winslow Ferry. (Sequim is located approximately under the the Highway 101 sign to the right of Port Angeles.) I like the peaceful ride, the water, and the occasional whale one will see in the Puget Sound. I don’t like the price.
More Murals
I’m finally back…I am so impressed with the software, Word Press, that allows me to “post” even when I am not home to do it…and a huge thank you to my brother Denton , who taught me how to use it.
This scene of the early settlement at Enis Creek is another of the murals that depicts the early history of Port Angeles, WA . “An interesting historical anecdote is that in 1862 President Lincoln signed an executive order that created the Port Angeles Township. Then in 1890, the U.S. Board of Trade designated Port Angeles as the “Second National City.” Washington, D.C., was still the “First National City.”” A visit to this site will clue you in to even historical tibits.
Port Angeles Harbor
We are lucky to have in Port Angeles a harbor deep enough to allow large ships to come in for minor repairs and/or restocking before they head on in to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, or up and down the coast. This greatly contributes to the local economy. Port Angeles is also home to Westport , an upscale yachet builder.
Murals in Port Angeles
There are a number of large murals on the walls of several business in Port Angeles. This one depicts an early village of the Lower Elwha Tribe . Notice the depiction of Mt. Baker in the background of the mural. With the right weather conditions, this magnificent mountain is an everyday occurance.
Reflections
On the way to a workshop, I was waiting for a ferry…one of two ways to get off the Olympic Peninsula, I was looking for a picture. I like the reflections.
Even the Tribe has problems…
My brother suggests I use the landscape mode when I shoot pictures…and he is right for several reasons, but I loved this portarait shot when I noticed I had captured the red sign in front of these glorious totems in front of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center.