Washington, Birch Bay Aug 7 - 14

Back in the good old USA.  We crossed the border at Sumas, Washington.  It only took us about 15 min to do it.  We had heard of 2-3 hour waits to get across.  Guess we are just living right.  Our first stop in the USA is at Birch Bay.  It is located close to the border near Vancouver, BC.

Now the fun part of the new campground begins.  When we got the camper parked, and Kay opened the door,  The Odor of ammonia was so strong you could not go into the camper.   Oops, that means the refrigerator sprang a leak somewhere along the road.  We had just gone to the store to restock the fridge because you can't bring any meats, or fresh fruits and vegetables across the border.  We ordered the new refrigerator but could not have it put in until the day we moved to Fall City.  We packed all the freezer stuff in the big cooler and used the fridge as an icebox.  We used lots of blocks of ice that week.   All said and done, it was just another adventure on out continuous full time travels. 

 Birch Bay, Washington

 

 This was a good sight to see.  We were looking forward to getting back to the USA.  Not saying our time in Canada was not great.  We had an awesome time, and will go back soon.

 



 We drove up Semiahmoo Parkway to the end of the road to find a kayak outfitter.  Semiahmoo Resort and Gulf Club are on this point of land.  I don't know if they still use this old rusty water tower but it did make for an interesting picture.

 

 The dock at the end of the road.  Semiahmoo Bay is on the left, and Drayton Bay is on the right.

Looking at the harbor in Semiahmoo Bay.



We took Max and Zoe for a walk along the water.



Max always has to have his nose close to the ground hunting for whatever he can find.

Kay's flowers.



We took a drive through the countryside and stopped in Bellingham.  The old courthouse in Bellingham WA   is now a museum.

This mural was on the building next to the old courthouse.

One of the beautiful Victorian houses in Bellingham WA

One of the hiking trails we took the dogs on.

There are a lot of potatoes grown in this part of the state.

 

The swimming pool at the campground was very relaxing.

 

Kay enjoying the afternoon sun.

 

 Marty also enjoyed the sun a little too much.  Got a bit red.

 
Dal and Donna Smith from Mission BC were camped next to us.  What a wonderful couple.

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Donna's sister Richelle Hoisington and her grandson.  We always meet such great people on our travels.  The Hoisinton's and the Smith's are from near Vancouver, BC.

 

 

Johnny Hoisington