Nine Mile Falls

Yesterday we joined our friends Doug and Gail in the home into which they just moved permanently, north of Spokane. They have a lovely home on a lake where we were able to see an eagle among other wildlife as we drank our morning coffee on the Lanai. It is so nice to catch up with boating friends and relax in this beautiful place.

This afternoon was warm so Doug got out his jet ski and for the first time in my life I rode on the back of one. What fun! Skip knew better than to go too fast with me on the back. It was very cooling on a hot day.

They have been wonderful hosts opening their home to road weary us. It was nice to shower without flip flops and shave my legs without being afraid of touching the sides of the shower and catching something. Gail has been making wonderful meals for us and even washed my sheets and towels in her new washer! I feel like I am at a spa or bed and breakfast.

After pie we went out on a sunset cruise on the lake to look for eagles. We saw a golden eagle, a bald eagle, an osprey, and a heron. Never before did we get so close to an eagle. Although we took many photos, none were as good as what we saw. What a perfect ending to a wonderful weekend.

We miss them at the marina, it was Doug who first took us on his boat on the Chesapeake and helped us find our first boat when I fell in love with the bay. I hope we are able to visit them again here in Nine Mile Falls. This is a wonderful place to call home. I wish them much happiness and am grateful for their hospitality.