HippyFreek and Monosphere see the ocean...

Brian and I accosted a passerby to take our picture as we left Seattle...Destination: The Olympic Peninsula, Objective: To see the ocean...

As Brian drove along, I stuck my foot out the window, as I often do on roadtrips, to relax and take in the scenery.

This is the Olympic Peninsula: Beautiful, Isn't it?

Once we set up camp and went to the ocean, I was mesmerised. I could hear it and smell it. I was in complete awe. I had made it to the ocean.

 

I took off my shoes and ran for the water. I wanted to feel it, smell it, hear it...I was in shock.

Brian asked me "And how do you feel?" and this was his only answer.

This was the beach: Rialto Beach.

And another shot. Isn't Brian a great photographer.

Now, it was about this time that I was bowled over by a wave. I came up with a mouth full of water and was amazed to find that the water tasted salty. I had always known that the ocean was made of saltwater. However, the concept of any large body of water that I could swim in tasting salty blew my mind.

 

those are so nice...they remind me of when I was living around those parts
We camped at "third beach" probably near where you were.

Glad you are happy out there.

 

I threw a broken elephant shaped pipe into the ocean around there... might be a few hits left in it

 

These are pictures of the sunset on Rialto. Brian held me as we watched the waves hit the shore and the sun go down. It was so peaceful.

 

The next day, we hiked to Second Beach (we almost went to third, seamonster66). On the way, I met a monster in the woods. I thought he was cool.


Brian took some awesome pictures of the beach.

We napped and snacked and enjoyed ourselves.

 

Brian was trying to get me to get up and explore the beach. However, I just wanted to take it all in, smell and sight and hearing. It was great.

And there were sea creatures that I couldn't identify.

And then Patrick came to visit

 

The next day, we went back to Rialto on our way back home. I took a few more shots, of the ocean in the morning and of the islands in the distance.

I was lucky to get this shot of the rock amidst the waves. Once in a lifetime.

We ate in Port Townsend. It's a Victorian town, beautiful.

And a gull joined us for dinner.

 

On the ferry back to Seattle, I took another shot of brian. He's so handsome. Notice, he's wearing the same shirt as yesterday. We need showers.

This is a beautiful shot of Mount Rainier from the ferry.

And once I saw Seattle, I knew I was home. What a beautiful trip! What a wonderful time!

And just to show that we're real, here's a shot of us kissing on the way to the Peninsula. Isn't Brian handsome? *sigh*

 

wow gorgeous pics, and you two are so cute!

 

awwwwwwwwwwww

wow, those are some amazing pictures... sooo beautiful... wow, i must visit there some day... *sigh*

 

those were really good...you both have love in your eyes

 

its so beautiful out there,but thats where I had the darkest moments of my life

I do get a real feeling of happiness from seeing you out there

 

woah. I have to go out to the great NW sometime...... I just love the scenery of the beach there, the huge rocks in the ocean...... awesome! love those pics

 

HOLLY! AWESOME PICTURES!!! i love them!

weird, i went to that exact same beach this summer.. and then went to port townsend!! my uncles live in sequim which is right near there & near port angeles. its sooo beautiful there.

You and brian are adorable, much love to both of you!

 

Ahhhwww... awesome pictures! Beautiful nature.. amazing! That's the thing I really miss in this country sometimes, pure nature like that.. and that last picture of you two is just.. well.. the best

 

Thank you everyone for the kind words. We had ourselves a wonderful weekend. And I can't think of a better person to share a sunset with than my Momma Bear. I LOVE YOU, HOLLY!!!

Velvet- I've already told you that you're more than welcome to visit here and see all the nature you want. We're just a drive away from snowcapped mountains or sandy beaches.

Pink Floyd- You were up in this area and didn't look us up? What's up with that? Next time, give us a buzz and we'll give you a "buzz".

 

LOL actually it was before holly got there, i think. or else i would have!!! it was during my spring break. I'm glad you guys are having so much fun together up there!

 

ah great pictures! so beautiful.
and you 2 are the cutes, all my love to you guys

 

sweet pix, holly!

you look intensely happy