This was taken just outside Winthrop, Washington, while we were passing through on our mini-vacation. This picture is a good illustration of the enormous difference between western and eastern Washington. Our Cascade Range of mountains are cloud-trappers, keeping most of the moisture on the western side of the state, and leaving the eastern side quite arid. That dramatic difference is something I love about Washington-- there aren't many states where you can drive for a few hours and feel like you're on a different planet!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
House on a Hill
This was taken just outside Winthrop, Washington, while we were passing through on our mini-vacation. This picture is a good illustration of the enormous difference between western and eastern Washington. Our Cascade Range of mountains are cloud-trappers, keeping most of the moisture on the western side of the state, and leaving the eastern side quite arid. That dramatic difference is something I love about Washington-- there aren't many states where you can drive for a few hours and feel like you're on a different planet!
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Isn't it amazing? And look at those houses, clinging to the parched land.
ReplyDeleteLove the expanse of mountainous land, stretching forever, what a grand place to live!
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