Overnight: Elma, WA
We slept in a bit this morning and decided we'd go to Amy's for lunch. The Wright's actually live in the city of Montesano, WA, which is about 15 minutes west of Elma, where we are staying at the campground.
We met Amy at the Subway in Montesano and ordered our sandwiches to go. It was pouring down rain today--a common state of climate in Washington.
Dave took his laptop and scanner to Amy's and they sorted through family pictures as I scanned them in for inclusion in Dave's genealogy books.
Jon had to work today. So, after Dave shared his ancestry findings with Amy and the kids, Jon called and was able to join us for dinner. We had all decided to go to a Mexican restaurant, but they stated that none in Montesano were very good. So, we drove to Aberdeen as Jon had been told of a good restaurant in that town. Jon works in Aberdeen, so he was to meet us there.
The city of Aberdeen decided that they wanted to spruce up their town and contracted with an artist to obtain various pieces from various local artists. When the art arrived, the townspeople were anything but impressed. However, they couldn't cancel the order at this point. So, the art was placed on the corners anyway. Here's an example of the art--a mosquito in a cage! There were strange pieces.
When we arrived at the restaurant, it was not Mexican at all. It was San Salvadorian. It turned out to be an adventure in dining. The place was way below casual. But, there were many native Mexicans or San Salvadorians that came in. So, we figured it must be good. We had some foods we had never experienced before. The kids were not as "taken" with the adventure. But, the grown-ups had a good time trying new foods. And, yes, it was tasty.
After dinner, Jon wanted us to follow him through a back road to take in new scenery. It was a beautiful ride and we saw an exceptional sunset, but I couldn't get a picture because we were deep in the forest and it was very dark.
We all visited some more, played with the pets, and Emily serenaded us with great Christian songs on the piano. The boys played video games and then played CSI investigators with their crime-scene kits. See Adam as the victim!
As hard as it was, we had to leave and go back to the RV to push on tomorrow toward Astoria, Oregon.
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