June 2, 2015, Blaine, WA- As mentioned earlier, I drove the length of the Puget Sound metro area, stopping only in deference to my fellow travelers, as the rush hour, and a few accidents, dictated. I stopped in Everett, the northern anchor of the metro region, in search of at least one of the port city’s well-regarded botanical gardens.
Legion Park honours the American Legion, to which I belong. It was thus a logical place to stop and enjoy the interspersing of the great evergreens of this area, with the riot of colour that comes with every well-planned garden Not being much of a floral authority, I nonetheless present several of the plants that stood out most prominently to me, on this drizzly but glorious afternoon, when I had the place virtually to myself.
The Asian ambiance of the garden is scintillating.
Port Gardner Bay, just west of the park, offers a fine view of north Puget Sound.
Moving northward, I opted to stay close to the Canadian border, and chose this fine little establishment.
Next door, Ocean Bay Restaurant offers excellent Chinese cuisine. It draws regulars from White Rock, BC, a few miles away.
Looking northward, I spotted the community of White Rock. Borders may be seen as necessary right now, but they are still artificial.
Thus did my very full day end, in Blaine, Washington.
Great series of shots. I think those purple and white flowers might be foxglove rather than hemlock, though? They are quite beautiful! Hope you are thoroughly enjoying your journey. The more I read your logs, the more I want to jump in my own car and go for a long drive somewhere. Safe travels!
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I base my identification on the sign that was next to the white “hemlocks”. Sometimes, there are so many plants in one spot, though, that it’s easy to get thrown off.
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I loved the park and the photos are lovely.
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Thanks, Angy.
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