AT THE TOP OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA in Washington is the seaport town of Port Angeles and long time friends, Dean & Debbie. Waaaay back in time, Jim and Dean were young engineers at the beginning of their careers in El Segundo, California. These days, the not-quite-so-young engineers continue to hone their skills on bike racks and their conversations are still just as interesting 
This, our first moochdocking (gratis driveway parking) was over the top. As tour guides they showed us the best of the peninsula which included a beautiful bike ride at Lake Crescent. Deb and I spent time in town at a well-stocked indie bookstore where she also shared the history of the MV Kalakala, a ferry which ran between Port Angeles and Victoria, BC. It’s a little reminiscent of an Airstream, right! Taken out of service in 1967 and used for a couple different venues, it was eventually and unfortunately scrapped in 2015. It was difficult to leave this great get-together but after an abundance of excellent home cooked meals and hugs good-bye, we hit the road for more adventures.
Deb & Dean, your hospitality and OMGosh ahhhhhmazing meals were so very much appreciated!! Both Jim and I will remember forever the introduction to your friend, The General. To meet such a decorated hero with such humility and presence, there are no words to define this life experience. Meeting a man of his caliber was definitely the highlight of our journey, our lifetime. (June 7, 2021)
Camp Dawg 