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.

Cruise ship heading out of the Straight of Juan de Fuca.

Bird on the wildlife sign. A good sign.

Lunch.

Beach. Water, Wood, Rocks, Sand and Seaweed.

The Marina and RV Park Office.

Point Hudson Marina with reflections on a still day.

We always stop here on our way to Port Townsend.

Hood Canal.

Late summer flowers.

The Hood Canal Floating Bridge.

I've been sleeping poorly, and so many things clamor for my attention: things to do, things to finish, things to listen to, things to watch, things to read. Port Townsend, any trip really, puts limits on the things that are possible, so I have a better chance to rest my mind and to live in the moment. Focusing on the now and not the future is one of the most difficult things for me. It has been like this for as long as I can remember, so a long time.

Clouds obscure Whidby Island

Maps at breakfast at the Point Hudson Cafe.

Still marina in the morning.

Quiet and close.

Point Wilson Lighthouse in the fog.

Persistent flowers.

Photographer.

Water, wood, and rocks. I love the horizontal elements in this photo.

A smol kelp float.

Selfie.

Seagull.

Dunes.

Lonely sand.

Shoreline views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Our first time here at the Pourhouse. Nice waterfront location.

The science of beer.

Russ takes the measure of the tap list.

Chill.

Washington State Ferry.

Mt. Baker with sailboat.

R-Pod under clouds.

This driftwood structure has been here for years. I can't resist it.

The Watcher.

Breakfast burritos in the trailer.

Prosecco at Doc's Marina Grill.

Dinner with a view.

The pigeon house.

Give me a double.

Pink.

The fairy ring is marked with mushrooms.

Fall color in town.

Better Living Through Coffee.

I love this place.

A perfect spot to relax and reflect.

Fall cover.

Tall ships in town.

They are now using the old jail as a pub and restaurant.

Locked up.

Mom buys all the bread at Pane d'Amore.

The Fountain Cafe.

Cheers.

Always delicious.

The fountain.

Stairs up the cliff to uptown. The fountain is at the bottom.

The Bell Tower.

Worth a trip up stairs for the views from here.

Downtown Port Townsend.

Love the whimsy.

Bird buffet.

Reading in the sun.

Sunrise.

Maps and coffee.

Nature is constantly encroaching on the buildings in town.

Point Hudson Marina.

Shore and shadows.

Port Townsend Salmon Club.

The old ferry terminal.

Cafe.

Underway.

The North Cascades at sunset.

Morning glory.

We stayed and extra day.

The reason why we stayed an extra day.

Cruise ship with birds on the sandbar.

Another chance to reflect at Better Living Through Coffee.

Extra days give me extra time.

Pizza dough waiting for the day's baking.

The rental truck for the drive home.

It's so big and fancy compared to our truck.

The bonus lamp I bought with the bonus day in town.

The truck wouldn't start (this was a new development, it's been super reliable). We had to get it towed all the way back to Tacoma to get seen; the places closer in were busy until next week. Turns out our truck has a computer feature called "the Imobilizer" that decided were were not going to move. It didn't take much to fix it, just a hard reset from inside the computer. Our truck slept too well, but I slept well too, so I have no complaints. We has a lovely trip.