We stayed the night in Kalispell, Montana after our brief visit to Glacier National Park and then worked our way back south and west to pick up I90 again.  We went as far as Moses Lake, Washington where we spent the night.  These shots were taken along the way.

On July 1st we headed for Issaquah, Washington where my 50th High School Reunion was being held. We stayed there till the 7th when we headed south for Garberville, CA and a visit with Renata's Uncle.

Here is our Itinerary.

At a rest stop in Western Washington. (6/30) Showing the varied terrain. (6/30) to be seen. (6/30)
We stopped on the west bank of the Columbia River and took these pictures. sage brush and rocky landscape. (6/30) Looking across at the western side of the river. (6/30) Looking north from the viewpoint on the east side. (6/30)
The view west across the river. Very faintly on the horizon can be see some white towers of a wind farm. (6/30) To the south you can see the bridge that we will be crossing. (6/30) And here is the far side of the bridge and the climb the road takes to get up out of the river valley. (6/30)
For those interested, use this link to see the reunion pictures. (Classmate pictures

Narimasu Class of 1957

 
Our first view of Mt. Rainer. (7/1) or continue with the scenery pictures here. One of the trips we took while at the reunion was to Leavenworth, Washington. (7/3)
The downtown area has been made to look like a Bavarian village and is primarily a tourist attraction. (7/3) With shops and restaurants . (7/3) Lots of souvenirs and other things to buy. From $ to $$$$.  (7/3)
Renata in the pink. (this one may get deleted ;) )  (7/3) The day was quite hot and the sun bright. We did gather in a restaurant for some "German" food for lunch.  (7/3) There was even an animated clock in the building in the background (top center). (7/3)
In one of the shop windows. (7/3) Looking back along the main street.  Loads of tourists from all over flock here to look and spend. (7/3) View of Mt. Rainier from the North. (7/5)