The Swan Hotel
Travel Blogs from Port Townsend
Great time with family
... excited Christmas morning with his new rain boots and the various toys and goodies in his stocking. We were all quite pleased with Santa's choices for us too...he always seems to know just what we like and need.
Kristin and Anthony had invited Jody & Jim, some friends of theirs that were home alone for Christmas to join us. She brought a delicious appetizer that we enjoyed. I think they are about our age or close to it. I had met them last ...
Day 56: Bring on the lakeside cottage
... was 40km away, we met them halfway and were given a whole slew of keys to try at the place. If these didn’t work, we were breaking in the window...
But one of the keys did work, and we finally made it inside this great cottage right on the lake. We still had enough sun left in the day to enjoy the sunset and cook up dinner with a great view. Yup, this is going to work for the next few nights, and will be a great way to round up this road trip!
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This day was not long enough
... Whidbey Island. I still remember the first time we drove onto the Island when Wayne was stationed at the Naval Air Station there in 1970. I truly thought we were entering paradise because it was so beautiful. It looks the same now as then. We unhooked the Acadia and loaded all of Kristin and Anthony's things into it plus an overnight bag for Wayne and I. I offered to drive to give Wayne a break but then Anthony offered so I took him up on his offer. He knew ...
Travel round the islands
... my eyes were blurring by the time we reached the beach, let alone by the time we got back to the car.
Sometimes, I hate chronic fatigue. Sigh.
But, at least it cleared up with about 15 minutes of just sitting in the car and eating again.
A bit reluctantly, we pulled out of the park and continued down the road.
Our next stop was in Oak Harbor. It was unintentional. Again, I'd expected to just pass through. But, ...
Double Your Pleasure, Double your fun!
... was my sister's partner). Nope. Wrong Chris. The bad part was I couldn't figure out who Chris was until he mentioned Miami. Yay! He was the really nice guy who showed us to the Free Sex Bingo. We ended up chatting and I invited him to stay with me if he ever comes up to the cities.
I went back down the hill, had a beer at the lodge, talked with the hostess of the restaurant as to why she works here (coolworks.com), and took the bus ...
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Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Fitness/Health center
- Business Services
- Free parking
- Pets allowed