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While getting ready to leave Yellowstone, a rainbow seems an auspicious way to start a travel day
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Quake Lake, west of Yellowstone, was created in August 1959 by a 7.3 earthquake and landslide that blocked the Madison River
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Heading west, we stopped for lunch in a rest area near Anaconda MT, near the old copper smelter
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Just outside of Leavenworth WA, climbing into the Cascade foothills, traffic slows for curves and construction
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Decorations outside the Danish bakery in Leavenworth. Probably not very tasty
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Harp sighting!
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The rebirth of Leavenworth as a Bavarian style village was accomplished by the business community with no government funding.
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It's easy to see why the charm of the place attracts so many visitors
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It's easy to see how the Cascades pinch hit for the Alps to complete the illusion
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The winter season is said to be special, with lots of snow and lights - "Like living in a snow globe"
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Lots of white water in the Wenatchee River just uphill from Leavenworth - a very picturesque drive
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Some places the river widens almost into lakes
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You gotta wear the funny hat to tour the Aplets & Cotlets Candy factory. Al is obviously thrilled.
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Bad timing - we toured the factory on a Saturday, when nobody was working.
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In Cashmere WA, a fun place for lunch.
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Great view of Mt St Helens as we head for the RV park near Chehalis WA. So much snow!
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The whimsical welcomer at the Home Depot in Beaverton OR
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Brother John a few hours before being released from the hospital after his surgery
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Niece Heidi and son Colin educate themselves while visiting our motorhome
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That's great-niece Audra, who's knitting (but doesn't yet know what she's making)
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View of the Saturday Market, on the waterfront in Illwaco WA
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Now that's just wrong. Poor dog looks severely traumatized
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Aha! Temptations! Tasty, too
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We were attracted by the minstrel, and bought tickets to "Once Upon a Mattress" - great fun
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Back home, John gets a very welcome visit from Starrlette
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We took some time to climb the famed Astoria Column. Surprisingly, didn't get very winded.
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Somewhere out there is the home where Judy grew up. That's Saddle Mountain on the horizon
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And that's most of Astoria OR, with the "bridge to nowhere" over the Columbia River shipping channel
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On the beach at Long Beach WA, a grey whale skeleton is much the worse for exposure
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Al checks out the interpretive signs along the Long Beach boardwalk
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Last slide - 12 days after surgery, John's ready for his first outing - we're headed out for lunch!