Finally we arrived in SEATTLE

Trip Start May 03, 2008
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Trip End Jun 27, 2008


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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

After the heat of the east coast, Seattle was grey and cold when we arrived (in many ways a welcome relief). The Clarion, a hostelry designed for the desperate traveler, fitted our bill (we were SO tried). Actually, a nice place with a laundry Heather headed for, arms loaded.
Once again, Mr. Avis messed up our plans. We ordered a four-door sedan, ended up with either a SUV or a Sherman Combat Tank, not really sure which it is, but have to admit it drove well after the low slung sports car we had in Boston! Bill has already crushed a few drivers who thought to challenge us on the road!  After nearly 36 hours in and out of airports, it was wonderful to get a decent meal (Vietnamese food) from not far away then go to sleep not in an airplane seat but a comfy bed. We slept like logs (though Heather accused me of sawing wood  all night!) and when morning arrived, headed Eastward over the beautiful Cascade mountains. Next stop Yakima ...
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