This was a trip to the West as the title implies. My husband Ian and I are more familiar with Westport on the West Coast of Ireland. The 2 Westports are approximately 6000 miles apart and very different. Westport Washington – a Marina waterfront with many many fishing boats, places to eat, gift shops, a kite shop, ice cream shops, etc. But the area in the background is one long strip of motels and guest houses – overnight to longer stay facilities catering mainly to RV’s (Recreational Vehicles). Unfortunately some were in a bad state of neglect and decay. Others looked more cared for. An eclectic mix. And to add to the impression I had were grey skies and a chilly wind. Contrasting with this I visited the local library – a very clean, modern, up to date, facility and apparently well used by a local clientele in midMay…
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