The Apple Capital of the WORLD!

Georgia Straight was a highlight, as it has been every time we’ve made the voyage and we even spotted "our" Caboose as we exited Active Pass. Memories!

Following the road signs to the border was our only option as the 2010 Winter Olympics had conspired with the BC Government to build numerous roads that were new to Mrs G. Maybe we should learn how to update our GPS.

We found it towards the border and were given two choices 50 minute delay at the Peace Arch crossing (we could see the queue) or 30 minutes at the Pacific crossing. We chose the latter and even though the lines seemed shorter the advertised wait was correct. There was even a guy selling ice creams and water from a little cart between the lanes. Not sure whether it’s just us but it seems as if when we get into a line each of the other lines seems to move much quicker.

Now when we got to be the next car in the queue the youngish, i.e. late 20’s officer, looked severe, unyielding and almost frightening. Were we going to be sent to have our car and personal credentials checked? Would our wait be even longer? As it happens our fears were totally unfounded and after a few questions we were on our way…

Hunger pangs were on the rise and we sought out a Timmy’s (Tim Horton’s) for a soup and chilli but no it didn’t seem as though Timmy had crossed the border so I guess we’ll have to wait until we get to the Soo (Sault Ste Marie ON) in 3 weeks. We did find a seemingly ever present Subway and our fast food desires were quenched!!

Driving east toward the mountains we were surprised by the constant traffic, however it was Sunday and it had been a summer weekend. As we rose higher and higher the curves got steeper and the views more and more breathtaking. We were further astounded when we reached Bavarian style Leavenworth. I guess it was working for the town’s economy!

Extensive road works along with an hour lost due to time zones helped to give us a late arrival The well appointed West Wenatchee Travelodge, a nearby grocery store and another tasty hotel room dinner satisfied our hunger and our relaxation was assured when we collapsed into bed and were asleep by midnight!!

Our positive thoughts about the West Wenatchee Travelodge were confirmed following a great sleep, the next morning when we availed ourselves of a very pleasant breakfast followed by a swim in a pristine pool and I even got to do some "walking" this is a very good motel!!!

Waffles in the making

Biscuits and Gravy - an American tradition.

The Educator needed to get some photocopying done so we started our day at the Office Depot. Tempting our taste buds was far more interesting and the stop at B & B Fruit Stand where we tasted and bought Ginger Globe, Golden Crop, Summer Sunrise apples satisfied those urges. All scrumptious! After all we did buy them from the “Apple Capital of the World”!!!

Amazing flower pots are a feature of the summer.