Started with a long walk on Kalaloch Beach. Lots of seagulls, black sand, hugh trees trunks, crab shells, surf, wind, and rain. It was beautiful. We lunched in Aberdeen then headed for Mt St Helens. The drive up to Johnston Ridge is a long beautiful highway. At the top the view is incredible. It was cold and wet and windy but inside the visitor’s center we learned so much of the geology and history of this awesome volcano.
Our walking tour through the historic heart of Stavanger gave us insight into the canning and maritime industries that fueled this community as well as some tasty tidbits.
Our short visit to Njardarheimr gave us insight into life in 11th Century Norway and educated us on the role of “Vikings” within the Norse community of the time.
Many times I have seen Mount St. Helens from the airplane flying into Portland OR. I never made it there though. Very impressive photos.