Leaving Astoria, our destination is “Cape Disappointment”, a Washington State Park near Ilwaco. We aren’t sure about the name of the camp—‘Disappointment’ ? but we choose it because it appears, from its location on the map, to be right on the ocean. We get to drive across a bridge that must be a mile, to a mile and a half, long over the mouth of the Columbia River. Our VW Micro Bus sits up high enough for us to enjoy the great views of Astoria and up river as we drive across the bridge. Driving over the water, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Columbia River on the other is an exciting sensation.
On the Washington side, we drive through the cute little fishing village of Ilwaco and on toward the campground at Cape Disappointment State Park. We don’t have reservations for a campsite, but manage to get a campsite with electricity.…too bad, we might have been warm in a motel! We are glad to get to plug in and recharge our phones and computers. We find our campsite and check out it out, getting our bearings of its location within the campground…an interesting layout of circles of campsites.
This is the first time we see Yurts. In Oregon, a few of the state campgrounds offer cabins, but here in Washington, they have Yurts. Traditionally, Yurts served as strong shelters for nomads in Asia. Described as “circular, domed tents made of extra-heavy, durable canvas, they have spacious interiors with skylights, screened windows, hardwood floors and locking doors; and sleep up to six people. http://www.parks.wa.gov/yurtsandcabins/capedisappointment/
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