Corps of Discovery

Did you pay attention in American History class back in school? I have spent the last several years trying to learn now what they tried to teach me then.

 We are camped as close as we can to where the Columbia River reaches the Pacific. A lot has happened here

 Those erstwhile explorers, Lewis and Clark and friends spent the winter of 1805 -1806 here. Fort Clatsup is a mile or so away

 June 21, 1942 a Japanese submarine shelled Fort Stevens. First time the mainland had been attacked since the war of 1812

 This area is rough, over 2000 shipwrecks along this coast.

 A very busy time ahead for us the next week

 Fourth of July, summertime, beach time. Once camped in a nylon tent over the fourth. It was a 106. As I tell people it was not Hell, but you could see it from there.

 Forecast for home lows in mid 70's, high around 104. Typical

 Forecast for here lows in 50's with highs in 60's!!! No bikinis on this beach

Weak internet/phone but at least we have TV!

Keep your fingers crossed, Ada is back in the hospital. Bronchitis...


Hopefully much more from a place far different than we are used to.


carpe diem....