Running the Roads-July 29

A great sightseeing day.  West of the mountains it is foggy till noon, but we saw it lift just at noon.  You could almost set your watch by it. We enjoyed Port Townsend and Fort Worden State Park.  The port town is a good example of Victorian style building and it is an arts community.  The State Park started out in 1902 as a military fort which was later decomissioned and turned into a residence for troubled youth. After that group left, it became a State Park.  Many of the old buildings are still intact and open as museums.  The Lighthouse sits at a point(where else)to aid ships coming around the point. There also was a great marine science center. The natural history exhibits were geared to kids(right up our alley) and in the aquatic section it was a "hands on" site. Really neat.  We enjoyed ourselves. Tomorrow we will pick up our souviner of the "Peninsula" (as the locals call this area): a new tire.  One of the tires on the trailer is showing some serious signs of wear.  It is one of the originals and with so many mountains yet to cross, Curt thinks now is a good time to change it.