We arrived at Sounds of the Sea RV Park, about 5 miles north of Trinidad and about 1 mile south of Patrick's Point State Park, on Sunday, August 5th. It's a great park, and we camped in three of their "Super Sites" which gave us lots of room around each RV, a patio or deck at each site, and a view, if distant, of the ocean.
Of course our fishermen were anxious to get their gear limbered up and head out. The rest of us rode into Trinidad to check out the pier, the local smokehouse for some salmon, and the local groceteria for a few needed items.
On our second day here the dauntless fishermen struck out again while the rest headed for a look-see at Eureka. There are lots of interesting buildings and shops in the historic downtown. After purchasing a few goodies, an ice cream refreshed us enough to head back to our camp.
By the 3rd day, the fishermen were ready for a little sightseeing also, so we headed up the coast to Jedediah Smith State Park and Fern Canyon, which is at the end of a 5-mile dirt road. It was beautiful and we understand a part of Jurassic Park was filmed in the canyon. Looks right, anyway. From there we stopped at the Little Red Schoolhouse south of Orick to see the elk herd that lives around there. They were off shopping or something, 'cause there were none to be found. There is a nice RV Park there though, and we got information for a future stay. They also bake awesome blackberry pies there, so we purchased one and ate it on the spot! Yum! On the way back home we stopped at Patrick's Point and walked down to Agate Beach. Monte was the only successful prospector, but we all had a good time looking.
Dick & Linda headed for home early on the 4th day, while the rest of us will stay another day. The girls went to town to catch up on laundry while Monte read and I made sure the bank is processing our bills properly. Just as I was working on pictures for the blog, the girls got back with bushels of clean clothes.
On friday the rest of us will head out; Monte & Jackie heading home to Oroville and Debbie & Tom heading into Oregon for the RV Rally which opens on Sunday.
More to come later.
