When we arrived at the border crossing we saw the Peace Arch. It was built by Sam Hill who was mentioned in three earlier blogs about the Stonehenge War Memorial and the Mary Hill Museum and its Sculpture Garden.
"The Peace Arch is a monument situated on the Canada – United States border between the communities of Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia. The Peace Arch, which stands 67 feet tall, was built by Sam Hill and dedicated in September 1921, and commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814. The monument is built on the exact United States – Canada boundary, between Interstate 5 and Highway 99, in the grass median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
The Peace Arch has the flags of the U.S. and Canada mounted on its crown, and two inscriptions on both sides of its frieze. The inscription on the U.S. side of the Peace Arch reads "Children of a common mother", and the words on the Canadian side read "Brethren dwelling together in unity". Within the arch, each side has an iron gate hinged on either side of the border with an inscription above reading "May these gates never be closed."
Welcome to the USA ...
Just into the US we were asked to stop for an inspection which gave me the chance to take this picture of Non-Sign II. It is unusual and what I consider the imagination of artists around the world.
"A U.S. art studio called Lead Pencil Studio has created a sculpture on the border between the United States and Canada that consists of a blank space in the shape of a billboard, surrounded by tangled metal. Titled Non-Sign II, the piece was commissioned by the U.S. government."
Estuary - where the River meets the Sea and this is an overlook of the Tillamook Estuary in Garibaldi...
... where we noticed the Rhododendron blooms were already gone...
... and the berries were just coming out. From the over
Looking back after we parked it was beautiful looking to the north west and watching the sun start to drop in the sky.
While waiting for the sunset I took a flower picture of this really nice plant...
... then walked over to a memorial to take a few pictures...
... and back to the Musemobile for a shot with great light...
... and got lucky getting this gull as the sky began its golden tint time of day.
The view became a warm gold ...
... that was perfect in the light/shadow spectrum that was balanced evenly...
... then as the sun dropped under the clouds sent out wonderful rays.
As the sun dropped behind the hill we entered the a blue period...
... that became increasingly dark...
... and then the lights on the Coast Guard pier were beautiful to see reflected in the water.
This was a perfect place to be in the Musemobile and the perfect time of day.
Quote(s) of the Day~
"Estuaries are a happy land, rich in the continent itself, stirred by the forces of nature like the soup of a French chef; the home of myriad forms of life from bacteria and protozoans to grasses and mammals; the nursery, resting place, and refuge of countless things." ~ Stanely A. Cain
"Many estuaries produce more harvestable human food per acre than the best midwestern farmland." ~ Stanely A. Cain
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