Plymouth Park and Wine Tasting with Friends in Walla Walla, WA

My October was bracketed with travel, both trips borne of an unexpected opportunity. I rarely do something spontaneously, but in October 2024, two trips get that appellation. Our full-time RV friends texted with an invitation to join them at Plymouth Park on the Washington Side of Lake Umatilla. Umatilla is the location of one of the major bridges over the Columbia River, which are not close to each other on the east side of the Cascades. It's also quite close to Walla Walla; the small city is home to Whitman College and a thriving wine scene.

Mostly though, it's just wonderful to hang out and spend time with our friends. My theme for this year was connection, and it has been a good choice to focus on. Connecting with friends, however, was one motivation for saying yes to a last minute trip in the R-Pod before we packed it up for the winter. Our weather was lovely and the drive was too.

The I-90 Wildlife Overpass.

The dry side of the Cascades, complete with wind turbines.

Our campsite at Plymouth Park.

The park was full, but the sites were not too close together.

Memories of a Trip to Port Townsend

Way back in September, Russ and I met my parents at Point Hudson Marina and RV Park in Port Townsend, Washington for what has become an annual trip. This year, we weren't joined by any other relatives or friends, so it seemed even more relaxing and chill. It always feels like such a huge lift to pack up the R-Pod and leave, even for such a local destination, but I'm glad to get it done and just zone out in the passenger seat as we drive.

Point Hudson at Sunset.

Our spot for the week.

Point Hudson Marina.

Point Wilson Light.