Caerlaverlock

Great day out at the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Mute and Hooper swans. Ducks (mallards, teal, wigeon, tufted & moor hens). Geese (barnacle, greylag & Canada). Feeding time was amazing weLeer más
Lochmaben Armistice Day

Rain didn’t stop folks turning out to remember the fallen.
Back in Scotland

As you can see we’re back in Bonny Scotland, arrived last Monday. We’ve had a difficult couple of months. First I had an allergic reaction to tamoxifen my cancer drug and then after I recovered weLeer más
What a Coincidence !!

Couple sat next to us in busy Old Yale Brewing and we got talking. The lady’s grandfather was Scottish and was born in Kirtomy near Bettyhill, Thurso. They visit regularly and have been to The CoteLeer más
Old Yale Brewing - Chilliwack, BC

Where else would you go on a hot Saturday afternoon 🍻
Cultus Lake, BC

Popular place on a hot day. Check out the wildlife, swans, flamingos, geese and the odd bald eagle 🦅. Lovely walk through the forest and along the beach.
Chilliwack Lake, BC

Busy place on a hot day. Spectacular views from the beach of the lake surrounded by snow capped mountains.
Lindeman Lake Hike , BC

Drove out to the trailhead near Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park and headed up through the forest following a creek. It was a real up and a bit of a scramble at times over rocks which have fallen fromLeer más
Chilliwack, BC

Crossed the border into Canada at Sumas July 18th and as usual got the third degree. They always think we’re going to sell the Coach here. They didn’t look through the coach otherwise they wouldLeer más
Johnston Ridge - Mt St Helens, WA

Special place, very atmospheric. Unbelievable views of the blast zone. Flooded with tourists !!
Loowit Trail - Mt St Helens, WA

Hiked about a mile round a narrow trail which was well and truly in the blast zone. Turned back when the trail got steep and slippy with loose gravel. The wildflowers were stunning growing in amongLeer más
Coldwater Lake, Mt St Helens, WA

Lunch stop at Coldwater Lake, getting closer to the volcano where no forest replanting has been done. On the high tops you can still see the devastation of the eruption which killed 57 and changed theLeer más
Mt St Helens Visitor Ctr - Silver Lake

Lovely walk through marsh land with views of Mount St Helens volcano. Loads of dragonflies, water lilies and the biggest clover we’ve ever seen.
Sunset at Toutle River RV Resort, WA

Spectacular sunset tonight....
St Paul Rodeo Pics

Great atmosphere and entertainment despite the chilly 60s F temperatures and the occasional drizzle!
4th July at the St Paul Rodeo, OR

4th July celebrations at ‘The World Famous’ St Paul Rodeo 🇺🇸
Great day out.
Brown Paper Bag ?

Supplies running low Hard Liquor Replenishment !!
On Our Bikes - Portland, OR

Great bike ride along the Columbia River with our friends Herb & Emmy Lou. Staying at Columbia River RV Park for a few days. Planes flying overhead from the nearby airport.
Drive up I5 to Portland, OR

Amazed at how many sheep we’ve seen in the US, reminds us of Scotland 🏴. When we were here last time we rarely saw any. Reflection of our coach in the rear of the truckLeer más
Sweet Creek Falls, OR

Great hike along Sweet Creek through old tree rainforest, with ferns, moss and life everywhere, especially liked seeing trees growing in the decaying trunks of old trees. Falls were lovely.
Tonight's Wine

Remembering our Brechin friends Edna & Denny as we drink this wine we found in Fred Meyer. A very good compliment to Stew’s lasagne.
A Paddle on the Siuslaw River

Staying at Maple Lane RV Park and Marina on the Siuslaw River. Calm water even though it’s tidal 14 miles upstream plus it’s a beautiful sunny day, so we went for a paddle.
Haceta Lighthouse, OR

Short hike up to the lighthouse from the beach and trails that go further through the forest at the top of the cliffs. Seabirds, cormorants and gulls are nesting on the sea stacks, the smell isLeer más
Woahink Lake, OR

First outing for our new toys.... lightweight Yak rafts by Alpacka from Colorado. We chose our colours, they made them and shipped them to us. They roll up so small and we had a great time settingLeer más
Jesse M Honeyman SP, OR

Great State Park in old forest on the edge of the sand dunes, over 300 campsites here. Trails lead into the dunes and to Cleawax and Woahink Lakes.