Point Hudson Marina & RV Park
Port Townsend, Washington
June 2025
It's summertime, my favorite season of the year! We don't experience the horrible heat and humidity that so many of you have during the summer months, so I'm always happy when it's warm enough to break out my shorts, t-shirts, and sandals. Spring, fall, and winter you can find me in jeans and a thermal layered under a flannel shirt, and I get so bored with my daily "uniform."
We were on the road for a couple of weeks, and I feel like I didn't get a lot of time to read, but I wound up with the same number of books read in June as I did in the two months prior. It helps that one of the books was a very quick read despite its length. We're home for the rest of the summer, so I'm hopeful that I can knock several off from my Summer Reading Challenge list.
Books Read (click on the title for my review):
Table for Two by Amor Towles (3.5/5)
Tin Man by Sarah Winman (4.5/5)
Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout (3/5)
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave (2/5)
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (5/5)
Movies & TV Series:
Dept. Q - Great 8-episode mystery series, as long as you don't mind all the f-bombs. I really liked the chemistry between the three main characters (Morck, Akram, and Rose), and look forward to a second season.
Patience - A British–Belgian detective drama series set in Yorkshire. Patience works in the archive/records department and is autistic. Ella Maisy Purvis, who plays Patience, is also autistic. We enjoyed the show, but it lacks depth and tension, especially after watching Dept. Q.
Visitors:
Travels:
Tillamook, Oregon
Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon
Point Hudson Marina & RV Park, Washington
(Not the prettiest RV park, but check out
the views from inside our RV below.)
Our travel buddies, Dave & Molly
Quinault River Inn & RV Park, Washington
Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington
Rod had a book talk in Port Townsend, so we took the RV up to Washington, enjoying a few of our favorite camping spots along the way. I'll share more photos from that trip in the coming weeks.
We live in an area where fireworks are banned, and it's so nice to not hear explosions days before and days after the 4th. Such a change from our neighborhood in Nebraska! I hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July.
Great shots of your trip and I especially love the boat picture (at top) at Point Hudson -- that's gorgeous. Love seeing boats. You read some good ones this past month.. Summer seems in full swing now with days in the 80s .... probably not as hot at the coast but I'm sure still perfect for your walks. Good luck with your summer list. & Happy July.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I love that photo of the sailboat, too. We saw a lot of beautiful boats when we were in Port Townsend! I'm pretty pleased with my reading in June, but July's books are starting off a little less compelling. I'm hoping the Joyce Maynard book picks up soon. The sun is out today and it looks like we'll be in the 60s all week. Time to head out for a walk. Happy July to you, too.
DeleteI've told you this before, but when I see your RV photos, it makes me want to get one (rent one) and travel in the US. Not so much fun to do as a single person. I'll have to find an RV buddy.
ReplyDeleteHelen, it's so much fun. Maybe you and your daughter could rent one and take a trip somewhere together.
DeleteWhat a wonderful time you had in June. I long to go camping again---maybe one day I'll talk my husband into it.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good month, Deb. Nice to get back out in the RV. It's been in storage since November. I hope you and your husband can get out and go camping again. The Pacific Northwest is calling for you! :)
DeleteI tried Patience but just couldn’t get into it. I loved Astrid (aka Astrid and Raphaelle), the French series on which Patience is based/stolen. The actresses and supporting cast in the original are much better.
ReplyDeleteTeri, we thought Patience was pretty light, but not one we loved. Thanks for the tip about Astrid and Raphaelle. We'll look to watch that one!
DeletePatience is a remake of Astrid (aka Astrid and Raphaelle), a French series which I loved. I watched the first two episodes of Patience and was very disappointed. The acting and pacing in Astrid are far superior.
ReplyDeleteAnother great month of travelling for you, visiting some interesting places!
ReplyDeleteI am going to see if I can find Astrid too!
Marg, we love traveling around those areas in Washington. Port Townsend is a favorite! We were happy for such nice weather, too.
DeleteWonderful photos from your trip. I especially love the photo fro Port Washington with the sailboat at the top - definitely one to frame! A good reading month, too, even with all the travel. Happy July!
ReplyDeleteThanks, JoAnn. It was a fun trip! Port Townsend is a great town and we enjoy going there. I think this may be our 4th or 5th visit. Yep, it was a good month of reading. This one is starting off a bit slower, but I've moved on to a new book which pulled me right in. Yay!
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