view from Ed and Judy's house on Whidbey Island

Day 1 - Vancouver, WA to Whidbey Island

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August 25th 2009
Woke up this morning, anxious to start my trip, looked out the window and IT WAS RAINING! IN AUGUST! Groan! Had to put the top up on the Miata before I even started the trip. Hit the road heading for Whidbey Island with the intention of taking back roads all the way (no I-5). About one hour into my trip it stopped raining (yea!) so I immediately pulled over and flipped the top down (I felt mu ... read more

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