I spent last night (Friday) at Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park in Washington. And, like most National Parks, there was no internet in the rooms. So, for one night I was transported back to the stone age, the time before internet. It was actually quite nice to be cut off from civilization for a night. Well, actually, I could get internet on my phone but there was nothing I needed so I was good with being disconnected.
The ferry ride from Victoria to Port Angeles was only 90 minutes, not the 3 hours I thought, so I got to the National Park with plenty of day light left. Of course, there was no sun, but at least I had plenty of time to do what I wanted before it got dark.
There was a short hike from the lodge but since it was starting to drizzle, I decided walking on a wet path was not the best idea, so I took a pass and hung out by the fireplace in the lodge lobby for a couple of hours.
For dinner I had the hearty Chicken Pot Pie.
I left early this morning to head back to Seattle. I didn’t have to return the car until tomorrow, so I thought about visiting the downtown area for a while but the closer I got, the rainier it became so I decided to go straight to the airport hotel. In spite of it being only 10am, they still checked me in (I love being a Diamond Hilton member) so I took the bags up and went to the airport to return the car.
My afternoon was lazy and included a little nap, which was wonderful. I had delicious clam chowder for dinner and am now settled for the night. Tomorrow’s flight is at 8:30 so I have an early morning.
This week was just what I needed….a little time away for the holiday. Of course, I missed Peter like crazy, but I think it was easier to be out here than at home with all the memories.
My next trip is in January, a long weekend in Palm Springs where I’ll meet my niece and her family. I can’t wait to see them.
Happy New Year!