After that marvelous breakfast that Sara provided us, we all went in different directions. Some went hiking, some kayaking, some stayed put for table games and crafts, a few went shopping at the camp store and others chose to laze around with their good book. Susan and I — went for a bike ride.
We did this bike ride into the town of Mineral when we were here four years ago and Susan remembered more of it than I did. As well, there were new things to discover.
Leaving the camp ground at the big tree and coming down the path to the main road.
Highway 7 took us about 2 miles into the town of Mineral, generally a fishing town, but also a stop off place to stay when visiting Mount Rainier National Park.
The old Mineral Market looked promising for some cold drinks until we got there and found it was not open. However, we got to meet new owners Melody and Rick who are in the midst of opening, and are waiting for all the necessary inspections, and permits to be signed. Melody was happy to help with drinks that she sold to us for donation. The drinks were not cold, but it was indeed a nice stop.
With some difficulty I was able to convince Susan to ride to the Railroad Museum and this is what we found. Closed 🤨.
Woe for me, but I was redeemed by the discovery of Tina and her B&B and Lavender Farm. Tina told us that the museum closed during the pandemic and has not reopened. It is however open to those who ride the scenic railroad.
We would not have made this interesting discovery had we not continued on to find the Railroad Museum. 😊. Susan became her old self when she found a small side road and asked that we explore into the lavender farm.
I stopped at the sign that said Private, No Trespassing and walkie talkied to Susan that someone was on her way on a small tractor to reprimand her, if not to arrest her!! I could not have been more wrong. Tina invited us to walk around her lavender farm and showed us inside each of her B&Bs which included a yurt.
There was a Secret Garden…
And their own little totem pole…
A truck with curly eye lashes…
And of course there is the lavender farm. It is past lavender season so there are no flowers on the bushes, but lots of bees make their home here.
I didn’t take any photos of the B&Bs but they are very nice and well appointed. There are indoor and outdoor showers for them and depending on the season you can choose either one that calls to you ;’-)
FOOT steps lead between buildings.
Heading on down the road we stopped, as last time, to look at the smallest post office in the United States. First photo is the one I took four years ago. No change this year. Well, the bike is different 😉.
Read this sign.
Heading back to camp there was one very mean, nasty driver who backfired black smoke into my face as he passed. Someone who, for some reason hates cyclists. Other than that one jerk however, we did not have anyone be unkind to us on the road.
As we neared the last turn into the campground we knew we would not be lost ;’-) Sisters go that-a-way.
Back at camp to get cleaned up, have a light lunch and relax before Nese’s cocktail/mocktail hour ;’-).
Never a shortage of food when the Sisters are around.
We even had bubbles…
We thank our hostess for organizing this cocktail hour.
And boots – at least Nese’s boots ;’-).
And thus ended another full day with Sisters On The Fly.
Adventures with Nancy 