Courtyard By Marriott Lynnwood

... would walk towards that and if we can't find Comp USA then this will do. It seemed so close but it ended up being soooooooo far away, was exhausted by the time we got there but I guess we saw alot of Bellevue by foot! I googled Comp USA in the store while Jason was looking at stuff and it was in the direction we were heading before we asked for directions, lol. Oh well.. Outside of the store we were walking along the path and Jason is like 'Look, a ...

... used to the idea and excited about the rides. At only 35inches tall I don't think she will make it to the 40 inches required for some rides. Jason and I will take advantage of child swap for those we want to ride. Airline: We are using miles and previously purchased tickets to fly Alaska Airlines. With the miles and previously purchased tickets (from trip we canceled ...

... wasn't quite as funny and interesting as the Underground tour, we still enjoyed it - and we actually got a smidgen of sunburn from sitting on the top deck of the boat. In between these activities, we hit the Seattle public library (here's a newspaper article about the building), which is an amazing structure and facility, although I have to admit that some of the views from one level to the next gave me a bit of vertigo. But then, I'd already ...

We have decided which route to take to Hood River, Oregon from our home north of Seattle. Rather then the normal I-5 South route we will travel I-90 East towards Ellenburg, I-82 South, Highway 97, Higway 14 (On Washington side of Columbia River ...

... However, the excitement is great. A magnificent way to start this new year. My own thoughts are filled with memories of last year at this time and a good feeling of honoring my Dad with this wonderful adventure. Adios............we will keep you posted.

... even Rich was wearing gloves - Bonnie was wearing everything possible, the usual 2 pr of gloves etc etc.Bonnies past sprained ankle and Richs ski-ing knee injury were giving us jip but we rejoiced as we got below the cloudline and came accross walkers in shorts & tee shirts - we must have looked really strange but we were at last getting warm. In the cafe we drank hot tea, got changed & moved on. On the way out of the Park, we stopped for a photo at Christine Falls ...

... to a place for smoked salmon chowder (YUM!) and we drove all around making our own photo ops (CRANES!!!). But, without much sleep, I lagged pretty quickly. The rest is foggy now, but I know we made it home, she tucked me in, and then I decided there was no way I was bringing all these clothes and utilities to Japan. I spent another few hours deciding what to keep and what could stay with her for a month. And then sleep.

Hello there my friends...yes, I am back safely Stateside. For our last morning in London we packed up and left our B&B on Hugh Street and went to the Starbucks in Victoria Station for a quick coffee and bite to eat before setting out on the Underground to go to Heathrow. The station was busy with commuters using public transport to go to work...I'll miss the train stations. One last tube ride...I'll miss the sound of the announcer saying "mind the gap" as ...