Thurston County

A leisurely start, packing up the campsite before moving on. We made it at least 8 miles back stopping for breakfast at a diner. Crispy bacon and unlimited coffee ☕️, yummy 😋.

Then a 3 hour drive to Olympia. We arrived at our treat hotel 🏨 and the receptionist seemed to think we were too early (12.30pm). No words needed, just a slight teacher look 👀 and she handed over the keys 🤣🤣🤣.

We’d booked a room with direct pool access, so we could cook outside and relax by the pool in the unseasonably hot weather. Pool closed! They weren’t expecting sun either 🧐. Never mind. We still have an outdoor area.

After an attempt at repacking ready for the ferry, we drove to the shops. We got a few essentials, and none essentials ( cheese 🧀 and crackers).

We the retuned to the hotel for an evening of relative comfort.Read more