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As we approached
Westport, a small city located at the mouth of Grays Harbor, we
could see that the tide was 'in'. |
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Historically,
local Native American tribes spent summers here before white settlers
arrived early in the summer of 1857. Here's one of the cottages
in the area. What a marvellous view! |
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With its population
of roughly 2000, Westport relies on fishing, shellfish harvesting,
seafood processing, boat building and tourism. Whale-watching tours
are offered, and most summers, Westport hosts a wonderful chainsaw-carving
contest. |
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Oh my gosh, the
wind was strong and blustery as we battled our way to the end of
the floating docks. Here's Tim snapping a picture. |
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Yikes, it's me!
Parts of the docks had no side guards and small children were hovering
perilously close to the edge as the dock bounced and swayed with
the waves. |
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A Pacific Loon
dived for food right in front of us. We'd hoped to catch a glimpse
of the seal which often hangs around but alas he was nowhere in
sight today. No pelicans either. :\ |
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Next we were
off to check out Westhaven
State Park, located on Half Moon Bay nearby. We were amazed
to find the parking lot full-to-overflowing with folks in wetsuits. |
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Surfers were
taking advantage of the brisk winds and a sunny day to catch the
waves. Oh boy, it looked like fun! I overheard a surfers saying
that the water temperature was about 40° F (4° C). |
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Still, in they
went... |
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and out they
came. |