We went to our furthest point today, passed 2,000 miles, and climbed higher than Denver. We learned that the Port Angeles-Victoria ferry runs infrequently, is 90 minutes each way, and charges $63 per vehicle each way. So we could either spend the entire day in Canada without our noble cars at great expense, or we could spend the entire day in Olympic National Park instead. We chose that, and the views did not disappoint.
The climb up 5,200 feet to Hurricane Ridge was exciting! Around each corner was a new view of mountains, beaches, or the port. When we got to the top, we stopped at the visitor center for a few victory shots.
Then we reparked at the trailhead for Hurricane Ridge and continued on foot to discover Canada!
After resting there for a bit and taking in the view, we started back down and returned to Indianola.
Automotive failures for the day were at least minimal: George had to spend some time rerouting the solenoid lead he installed yesterday, Evan lost one of his two remaining speakers in his sound system, and I learned that my transmission sometimes pops out into neutral if I’m downhill coasting in third.
But there was one car-related win today: Evan found the label plate for my shifter!
Tomorrow we’re making the attempt to get up early to pack out and take the ferry across into Seattle.