The Smokies from near Taig an Drama Day 2 - Vancouver to Forks
October 20, 2019 Sunday evening, Forks, WA
Leaving White Rock, we journeyed northwest to the port of Tsawwassen to catch a ferry to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal on Vancouver Island. After a 90 minute crossing we took a 30 mile drive across the island, through the lovely city of Victoria to the Black Ball Ferry terminal. Another 90 minute ferry ride and we were in Port Angeles, WA, back on American soil.

This morning we took a BC Ferry from Tsawwassen across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. This is a sister ship that was going the opposite direction. As we sailed near Prevost Island, we passed the Portlock Point Lighthouse. The Bay Street Armoury in Victoria, BC, started construction in the 18th century and was completed in 1918. Today it houses the 89th Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, and The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's). The large portcullis of the Bay Street Armoury. As we came into Port Angeles, the snow capped Olympic Mountains loomed above us. Fall in the Northwest is filled with vibrant colors. Here we are crossing the Clallam River, one of the many small rivers in the area. Along Hwy 112 on the northwest shore of WA state looking toward Sekiu Point. Seal and Sail Rocks lie off the coast along the Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway. There are a number of Indian Reservations in the northwest. The Makah are located on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula including Cape Flattery. I was unable to make the trek all the way to the point of Cape Flattery; however, Jr took this picture of the sun near setting off of the point. Here you can see the Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island. This is truly the most northwest point in the Continental US (photo by Jr).
The indigenous Makah people live around Neah Bay. They make much of their living from the sea. Here is a small segment of their fishing fleet.
To Day 3