Leavenworth Washington RV Park
Sept. 14th - 18th 2007 Leavenworth Washington Thousand Trails RV Park turns out to be another gem in the Thousand Trails system. So far staying in their parks we have stayed along the water, both lakes and the ocean, on the outskirts of communities, and now in the Cascade Mountains here at Leavenworth. The pine trees are huge and the mountain scenery is spectacular. Kathleen thought earlier it was raining as she could hear it pelting the roof of the motor home but on further checking, the sun was shining and it was simply a lot of big long pine needles "raining" down from the trees overhead as it was a bit windy.
This is almost the first time since we left Wisconsin that we truly feel like we can just R & R (rest and recreation). We don't have to be anywhere, and we aren't expecting any company. We would prefer of course that one of our sons and their families could be with, but as with all young families they have commitments as well as the need to w*rk, (dirty word).
Many of you may remember from our past posts and pictures the blue jay who would visit us while we were on our deck at our stick house in Wisconsin and would land on our hand to take a peanut that we were holding. Seems that if you want to work with a bird and you have the time you can probably make a new friend if you just have a spare peanut handy. Check out these two.
We have taken some drives around the area and are always excited by what is around the next corner. There are some great rivers and lakes within easy reach of this park and if in the future we return I will be sure to take the time and try them out. No matter where you drive the scenery is spectacular and one can take a lot of pictures. The town of Leavenworth which is about 26 miles from the RV park is definitely a tourist town as it has a zillion shops all built around a Bavarian mountain village somewhere in Germany or Switzerland. We enjoyed a great mid day snack there and a walk through some of the shops.
We are planning when we leave here to gradually make our way back over to the Washington West Coast and the ocean with a couple of intriguing stops in between and a ferry ride for the coach and us to gain access to the peninsula. Should be spectacular!
