Since I keep talking about the rainforest, here’s a pic for you. It was wonderful, wet, and a bit muddy. Thank God for raingear and waterproof hiking boots!
Wow, maybe this place isn’t as rustic as I originally thought. They’ve got Deschutes! Black Butte Porter in the bottle and Mirror Pond Pale Ale on tap.
So I’ve been driving in my rental car for almost 3 hours and am now at my destination, Lake Quinault Lodge in the Olympic National Forest (a northwestern rain forest). This lodge has been featured on the PBS Lodges of America special (the whole reason I was coerced into visiting by my SO) and is [...]
While there’s no beer in this shot, take a look at the ocean and shore, what a view.
So, the time in Victoria is done and now on the way back to the States on the ferry from Victoria, BC to Port Angeles. Here’s your correspondent with the Washington coast in the background. Whe aksed what I had to declare upon arrival, I said glad to be back and I’ve got a couple [...]
Here’s your foreign correspondent sucking down some oysters and chasing them with a Keeper’s Stout. Mmm…mmm…good!
Today, I’m headed to Ferris’ Oyster Bar. It’s a local hangout that Alana told me about, with good beers, great oysters, and a non-touristy atmosphere. I can’t say enough good things about the waitresses and bartenders here. The service level is great, the tattoos are interesting, and eclectic factor makes this place a 10 on [...]
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So, later we’ve meandered downstairs for some good beer food. Nothing better than some good bread, good cheese, and fresh heirloom tomatoes to have with some tasty beer.
I’m having a Phillip’s IPA (my new Canadian go-to beer).
