I awoke to a lovely rain. Having traveled this route, now 5 times sequentially since 2007, I will say, I had the most enjoyable time ever, high tailing it through Oregon. The temps were cooler than usual, and the scenery more remarkable. I saw a funny billboard trying to lure folks into a casino: "Only two bug splot exits away." Crossing the mighty Columbia River into Washington is always a thrill. I looked for sacred Mt Rainier in great anticipation, but sadly, the heavy cloud cover kept the sight of her hidden. I thought about my buddies at the Carbon River Ranger Station with pangs of wishful longing to return, ( my journey would be nearly ended) but reminded myself of the surprises that await in the Great Frontier.
In Olympia, I took a hike with my Katmai National Park ranger/tentmate buddy Amy, which was very special since we spent my birthday together last year hiking up to mega windy Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout, and Amy will be soon moving to Nebraska.
I spent the night in Seattle, looking often for a glimpse of the mighty volcano, with no luck.
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