PHOTOS FROM LA PUSH, WASHINGTON
When Allan and I first started dating about 2.5 years ago, we spontaneously decided to go on a road trip to La Push, Washington. At the time, all Allan knew was that it was a fabled surfing destination. We really didn’t know anything else. So with a car, surfboards, camping gear, and a trusty old map (I didn’t have Google Maps on my phone back then), we set out for La Push with no plans, no accommodations, and no idea of where we were going to end up.
It was an exciting adventure, and was the first step towards us really getting to know each other, and figure out what it was like to travel together. It is funny when I look back on those times… how it was such a romantic trip… and I look at how we are together, today. I’m grateful that we are still adventuring together and exploring new places.
It was about a 7 hour drive down there. We took ferries, crossed many bridges, and eventually found our way to the right road.
La Push was a small fishing village at the time. Today if you go there, it’s completely Twilight-itized. When we visited 2 and a half years ago, we had never heard of Twilight and neither had the town it seemed. It’s funny that when I was reading the Twilight books I was relating many moments in the book to our experiences a couple years ago. I’m sure it would be a very different scene today.
We surfed (well, I surfed for the first time in my life), we stayed at the Quilete Reservation there, we explored the beaches and the forests…
We traveled up to Hurricane Ridge and saw snow at the lookouts and tons of deer, tried the mineral hot springs in the Olympic National Park, and went on many nature walks.
Allan and I considered that trip to be the mark of our relationship, so we still use the date of that trip as our anniversary. I have to admit I feel a bit sentimental looking back on these photos. It would be great to visit that region a few years from now, to see how it has changed and to share that special place again together.
Tags: Books, Hurricane Ridge, La Push, Olympic National Park, Quilete, Twilight, Washington
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September 10th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
That’s pretty cool that it’s such a memorable place for you two. You must’ve been surprised when you read Twilight! Congratulations on a happy relationship. You’ve had so many adventures since that first one.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Looks like an awesome spot for a weekend getaway. Have you been back there since 2.5 years ago? Did lots change since?
September 10th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Hi Alli, looks like a really beautiful place, love the forest and the deer photo !
September 10th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
This is where Robyn has been wanting to go for a while now. Not sure if we’ll have the opportunity to do it this year, though I know we’re wanting to do it for sure!
It looks like a nice little get away from the everyday. Nice place for an anniversary!
September 10th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
It’s very beautiful. You have a great eye for taking photos. Thanks for sharing them and sharing your wonderful story. Would you mind if i used your little map picture for a Twilight scrapbook I’m putting together? I’ve been searching on-line for one and not coming up with anything as nice as that.
September 10th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Thanks everyone!
Tawcan, no we haven’t been back yet but it would be nice to go… maybe a 5 year anniversary trip?
Linda, yes go ahead, as long as it isn’t for commercial use
September 10th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Your scenic photos are absolutely breathtaking!
September 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I love the La Push photos! They’re stunning, as your images usually are
I adore your blog, and always look forward to your next new post.
September 10th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I know I’m just echoing the sentiments above, but I couldn’t resist commenting anyway…wow, amazing photos!
September 10th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
It seems a beautiful place.. And more if it have a special story.
The pictures are great, as always!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Wow, beautiful pictures and, by the way, great blog. I have been reading it only for a few weeks, but it’s really interesting and I sure, will follow what’s going on at the West Coast, though it’s far away from Germany…
September 11th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Wow, that’s wonderful ! *-*
I like very much your photos ! Great work !!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Beautiful photos!
Unrelated:
I came across this looking at work exchange programs in Italy. The guy is looking to go to seattle or vancouver. I don’t have a cool place as I’m in the outskirts of seattle, but you do. Any interest in going to Italy for awhile? http://www.exchangezones.com/?p2=/modules/houseexchange/details.jsp&id=1251154560570 I have no clue who this guy is, just came across and thought it was a good opportunity for anyone planning a trip!
September 15th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Wooooow. Man I miss the West Coast. I was there little more than a year ago for my honeymoon and it’s just absolutely amazing. I don’t know if you guys have the time but if you can, drive down to the Avenue of the Giants in Northern California. It’s a highway that runs between the redwoods and it’s absolutely worth the trip.
September 15th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Wow! Its so beautiful. I wish I could go there someday. Awesome pictures by the way.
September 15th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Those photos are outrageously gorgeous. I want to go!
* Kelsey
September 17th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Wow, beautiful photos. Nice to see what this area looks(or looked) like. Thanks for sharing.
September 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
This pictures are totally awesome! I love looking for any and all updates to your blog!
September 21st, 2009 at 5:21 am
Great Pictures! As crazy as it sounds, your pictures make me want to get an insanely thick wetsuit and visit that part of the world!
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Those are some really great photos! Amazing and breath-taking!
September 30th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I continue to be in awe of your photography. That first shot is really amazing. I think I’ll be checking in on your blog regularly.
October 5th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Wonder no more – here are the NYTimes’ photos of La Push & Forks as of late…thought of you when I saw this slideshow!
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/09/27/travel/20090927-twilight-slide-show_11.html
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