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14-Jul thru 16-Jul-2024

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14-Jul-2024   /   Drive from Hammond, OR (1) to Port Angeles, WA (4), 272 miles.

15-Jul-2024   /   Take the Port Angeles Ferry to Victoria Island, (3) then the Bus to Butchart Gardens
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As the Bus turned into the "Butchart Gardens" we saw this sign.
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"The Butchart Gardens" welcome sign, seen after walking to the gate.
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In 1909, when the limestone quarry was exhausted, Jennie Butchart set about turning it into the Sunken Garden, which was completed in 1921.
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Leaving the Sunken Garden we continued along the trail thru a wooded area.
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In the right photo you can see Peaches in front of the Redwood Tree.

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The Fountain of the Three Sturgeons
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The Japanese Garden
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Time to catch the Ferry back to Port Angeles, WA. and then head South in the morning.

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