Today we drove into Burlington, maybe 25 miles down the Skagit River. We took the slow road right next to the river instead of WA-20 which is a bit further from the water. It passes through Hamilton and Lyman, two communities that, because of their proximity to the river and the vagaries of weather, have been flooded many times in the past. Some folks have figured it out and built their homes up on pile foundations which will possibly save their possessions in a flood but they will also leave the owners in a massive lake with only the top part of their home sticking out of the water and escape being impossible. Maybe the Coast Guard will pick them off the roof with a helicopter.

There is a great burger joint called Skagit Valley Burgers between the downriver towns of Sedro Woolley and Burlington. It is located in an old caboose right along WA-20 and we both know we shouldn’t eat there because the food, while being very tasty, is probably bad for out hearts. So we went on by to the Safeway in Burlington to pick up some vittles for our soon-to-be departure from this part of WA.

On the way back home with our scant shopping loot, we pulled right into Skagit Valley Burgers and got Skagit Western and Blue Cheese burgers along with some waffle seasoned fries and luscious milkshakes. I know it is bad for me but I have scant remorse. I’m weak. Their burgers are sensational.