Author: Kay

Caffe update: The Daily Grind

Lighthouse Latte, when I took its photo last September, looked deserted. In retrospect, it may have been closed. It wasn’t too long before the sign out front had a new one draped over it calling it the “Daily Grind.” It appears to have come to life again. It’s found on East Washington.

There’s another newer coffee spot in town, Rainshadow Coffee Roasters, that supplies some local eateries and now offers a place of their own to drink it. I understand they even offer taste samples of their roasts. I’ll post photos of Rainshadow in another “breaking coffee news” update.

Retirement is one great big giant coffee break.” Unknown

Liquid Energy Update: Ohana Coffee

I posted a photo of this coffee spot on Highway 101 last September when it was called “Happy Bean” and was painted sunshine yellow. Within weeks of my post it turned into the now bright blue “Ohana Coffee.” One does need a steady supply of caffeine to keep up with these things.

Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee.” Unknown

Have you seen this barn?

If you’ve ever driven through Sequim on Highway 101, you’re likely to have seen this barn. It’s at the eastbound exit to Sequim Avenue looking forgotten and forlorn. And it’s for sale.

In the background to the left is one of Sequim’s little subdivisions at the base of Bell Hill.

The barn looks sad to me and a little haunted with memories of days when it was active and full of life.

Wishful thinking

There’s an enormous willow tree at the eastern entrance to the Dungeness Recreation Area. The other morning very early signs of spring, willow catkins, winked in the morning sun.

Here is what the tree looked like only four days before. It makes spring even more eagerly awaited and causes me to wonder: are those catkins a mirage?

This is a “Weekly Top Shot,” hosted by Madge at The View from Right Here. To see other Top Shots, click below.

Bean Juice: More coffee!

Way back in September I posted a series in which I attempted to photograph all the little coffee spots around Sequim. Silly me! I not only missed some but within seemingly days the coffee scene morphed as some places changed hands and more opened.

Here are two that I missed outright. The one above is on Hooker Road near Highway 101. I missed the name. Is it Hotshots?

And here’s the coffee stand at the car wash across Highway 101 from Sunny Farms. This is Java Jungle, though I’m more likely to remember it as “CarWash Coffee.”

Coffee is the best thing to douse the sunrise with.” Drew Sirtors

The Strait

The Strait of Juan de Fuca is a busy shipping channel. Incoming ships on the U.S. side of the Strait will slow down at Port Angeles long enough to pick up a local pilot and then continue on to Puget Sound. Local pilots are required for ships to navigate through our waterways and transfers are quick and sometimes dangerous in rough seas.

The ship above is the Hanjin Madrid. It is of German registry and was destined to Seattle at just under 24 knots when I snapped this shot. I was able to find lots of interesting shipping details about this and other incoming and outgoing ships at this website that posts virtually real time information about shipping in waterways around the world. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, B.C. is in the background of this shot.

Over the Fence

There are a handful of places in Sequim where it’s as much fun to just browse as it is to shop. Over the Fence, for me, is one of them. They offer a little bit of everything for the home and garden.

I was drawn to their colorful displays on a gloomy winter day. And, based on the roar of laughter, other shoppers enjoyed their selection of humorous greeting cards.

Among many other things, the teapots were hard to resist. But the very sweet and friendly store dog, George, a little dachshund, helped soothe my regrets.