Day 12

Day 12, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Took the scenic route to Leavenworth. Followed Lake Roosevelt and then the Columbia River. Much of the country looked like high desert to us, if we hadn't known we were in Washington, we would have thought we were in Arizona or Colorado. But also lots of farms. All was explained when we stopped at the Grand Coulee Dam. This dam is more about providing irrigation than about providing power, although it does that as well. Can't remember the area they said they irrigate, but it is vast.

Here's a fun sculpture that was at the information center for the Roosevelt National Recreation area.

And here's a picture of the dam:

Stopped at a fruit stand on the way in to Leavenworth. The Wenatchee Valley is home to numerous orchards. Great apples.

Arrived at our hotel to find the Augsburg party in full swing. We all went to dinner at a German restaurant across the street. Actually, there only seem to be German restaurants in Leavenworth!