Barb - We drove the scenic route - Highway 12 - that took us south of Mt. Rainier National Park. As Ed will likely describe, the road was fine but with many curves, narrow shoulders (or maybe that's my line, since I watch the right side and that important white stripe at the edge!), and some construction. He slept pretty well last night for all that concentrated effort! We were treated to a great viewpoint of Mt. Rainier on the road as the photo shows. We also viewed Mt. Adams as we approached Yakima and saw a glimpse of Mt. St. Helens from Hwy. 12. Our campsite until Saturday is lovely Dosewallips State Park. Ed's brother Richard lives nearby on his blue water (ocean-capable sailboat).
Ed - Yep, the highway was anything but straight and level. We mostly went uphill until about 1:30 and then downhill (or mountain) until about 5:00. This was likely the hardest driving I have done since we left home. My arms and wrists were tired by the time we stopped for the evening. About the time I thought the roads would get better, we started up highway 101 from Olympia headed north. If anything, this road has more curves and small hills than any other road I have ever traveled. Both drives were worth the time and effort however.
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