~Part 2 of Second Stop Crater Lake Oregon~

Gary and I could not believe our eyes! Mom and Dad had been to Crater Lake and wanted us to experience its beauty. I think our jaws dropped opened, at first I didn't think it was real, really it was so still and calm just the reflection of the sky and clouds could be seen in the water.
What a sight to behold, God had his hands on this one for sure. Some quick history of Crater Lake; The lake was formed approximately 7,700 years ago when a 12,000-foot-tall volcano collaped follwing a major eruption. The lake depth is 1,943 feet and width 4.5 to 6 miles, annual snowfall is 44 feet. Enjoy the pictures and click on them if you like to enlarge.









Back to the car to put our souvenirs away. We all fell in love with Oregon what a beautiful state.
Back on the road again. Next stop Port Angles Washington.

~Second Stop Klamath Falls Oregon ~

The first night out we stayed in a little town called Klamath Falls Oregon are hotel was right across from the "Blue Star Memorial Highway Tribute". It was Memorial Day weekend and we just happened upon this beautiful and heart wrenching tribute to our Veterans.
It is a one of kind presentation. We all felt privileged to have wittinesed this Serene and powerful tribute. You can click to enlarge the photo to read the story behind the flags of honor. I think it will speek for it's self.








What a sweet little town, so many building were still original to the town. I just loved the town clock. We all were so taken with Klamath Falls.
A view from the hill side. You can see the "K" on the mountain for Klamath.

And I can't forget to show you the flowers just growing freely. So pretty.

~First Stop Redding Calif.~

Well, really the first stop was to pick up Mom and Dad and pack up the car.
Were ready to go.

First stop after a few hours of driving was to tinkle and there were many of these along the way.
Our first sight seeing stop was in Redding Calif. to the Turtle Bay Museum.
We did a lot of walking here, we walked across the Sundial Glass Bridge that resembled a ship.
Over looking the bridge was part of the Sacramento river.
In the museum we saw local river dwellers such as this little guy the Coastal Giant Salamander. I found him so cute. You can click on the picture to enlarge him.
Dad enjoyed reading all about Mt. Shasta and the gold rush days also looking over the old maps of the area. Dad is a avid reader and enjoys hunting, fishing and camping, growing up we spent many vacations camping and sight seeing in Northern Calif. Dad also loves to spend time in museums he enjoys the history.
There was also a beautiful garden at the end of the glass bridge.

Just a few of the many indigenous plant life from this area.


I thought of Becky from Sweet Cottage Dreams when I saw these beautiful butterflies just resting side by side. She had written a post about three butterflies not long ago. I knew we had to have a picture for Becky.
Next post~ Second Stop; Klamath Falls and Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.

~Were Home~

Home Sweet Home! Were back safe and sound and we all had a wonderful time. Gary and I along with my Mom and Dad took a drive vacation from Modesto Calif. to Victoria Island Vancouver Canada. Our mileage as you can see was 2, 087.4 we also had two ferry rides.
The country side viewing as we drove through Northern Calif, Oregon, Washington and on to Canada was amazing and breath taking.
Thank you all for the best wishes for a great vacation. I have missed visiting everyone, I will stop by to see what you all have been up to just as soon as I finish unpacking and doing the wash.

~Vacation Time~

OH Yea! its vacation time. That means it time for room service.
Cool refreshing drinks with fruit in them!
And very beautiful sunsets!. We will be away for two weeks. I will miss you all while we are away. I will be taking lots of Pictures to share with you when we get back.

~ 5x7 Bathroom Redo ~

Humm, what to do with a tiny guest bathroom, first rip out the old lino and replace with granite tile, paint a soft earthy green to match, rip out the tract home counter top with sink and faucet replace with granite counter top install vessel sink and water fall type faucet, add crown molding along ceiling and mirror, replace towel and lighting fixtures.. And what do you get? A new pretty tiny guest bathroom.