Day 5 July 6, 2024 Renton Washington to Bellingham Washington 112 miles
We are going to meet Teresa Thomas at 11:00 for brunch so we didn’t leave Ed’s place until about 10:00. We took the freeway because the distance and time were much shorter. We arrived early so we took time to get gas. Then we found the restaurant and as we parked Teresa drove up beside us.
The restaurant was the Indigo. They have a brunch menu on the weekends. Teresa and Rob had two eggs, meat, toast and potatoes. Connie had Crème Brûlée French toast topped with fresh strawberries. That was so good! We talked for nearly two hours. So good to catch up on things.
Then it was off to Bellingham by the back roads. We had had enough freeway driving for the day. The trip took us through lots of farm land. Raspberries and dairy cows seemed to be the majority of sights and smells. Lots of fruit stands selling strawberries, raspberries and cherries. We didn’t stop for any however. The temperature was warm but not bad. The skies were blue and the mountains impressive. Well the summers here are certainly wonderful.
We followed along different rivers and lakes. Lots of people were out enjoying the water. We also saw lots of RVs. All sizes and kinds. There are numerous RV parks along the way. Towns were all along the way as well. One that we went through was Arlington where Shelley had lived near at one time.
Finally we arrived in Bellingham. The town is much bigger than I remember. However we usually arrived via the freeway. We arrived at David and Barbara Ann’s about 4 pm. We sat out on their deck and visited while watching the various watercraft on the lake below.
Daughter Amy and granddaughter Meagan arrived about 6:00 pm. We had wonderful appetizers and then choices of three different pizzas. They had to leave about 9:15. Everyone enjoyed the evening. Back in the house someone across the lake was shooting off fireworks. Quite a few actually. Then off to bed. Tomorrow’s drive will be a long one.
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