We wanted to take advantage of the fact that we both work from home, which means we can pretty much live or work anywhere we want. So we decided to rent a house in the Seattle area (Port Orchard) for 5 weeks. We loved Seattle when we visited before, and we thought the weather would be a nice change of pace from the sun and heat of Phoenix.
Road trip
Since we were staying for such a long time, and we were taking the dogs with us, we decided to take a few days to drive there. We took the FJ and rented a UHaul to tow our Harley and all of the other necessities. We drove west to California and stayed near San Francisco the first night. Then headed north to the Redwoods. We stayed there two nights and then finished the road trip by driving up the Oregon coast. We really loved Astoria, Oregon. Ecola State Park was beautiful. We made a trip to see the beach and neighborhood where The Goonies was filmed. There were many bridges along the way too that were really cool to see. I love exploring and seeing all the different and beautiful places.
Redwoods, California
Astoria, Oregon
Oregon Coast
Settling In
We finally made it to our home away from home. The house was fabulous, we loved sitting out on the back patio and watching the waterfall and animals. There were lots of birds and squirrels. We also saw a bunny and a little family of deer. I especially liked sitting out on the patio before work, eating breakfast, and having my hot cup of herbal tea.
Home Away from Home
Exploring Port Orchard and Surrounding Areas
On the weekends we would explore the area, including Alki Beach, Port Orchard, Port Angeles, and Forks, WA.
Port Orchard Waterfront
Port Angeles
Forks
Mom visits and Seeing the Seattle Sights
On our first weekend there, Mom Lane came out for a visit. We picked her up from the airport Friday afternoon and did a little bit of Seattle exploration. Saturday, we took the ferry into Seattle and went to the space needle, had lunch on the waterfront, and did some souvenir shopping. The next day we went to Pike Place Market. We had some world famous clam chowder at Pike Place Chowder. It took me some convincing to eat there, but it was delicious! We bought some chocolate dipped Chukar cherries. Mmmmmm. We also went to the Ballard Locks and watched the boats and ships come in. We spent time at the house too, I'm really glad Mom visited, it was nice to spend quality time with her.
Taking the Ferry to Seattle
Seattle Waterfront
Space Needle, Seattle
Seattle Waterfront
Space Needle, Seattle
Pike Place Market, Seattle
The line for Pike Place Chowder was out the door and around the corner!
Ballard Locks
Our Anniversary
Can you believe Kevin and I have been married for 13 years now? I can't, but I'm happy that we're still together! We always have fun. Our anniversary was no exception. We went into Seattle for the day. We shopped at a really cool Japanese bookstore and then went to go see Brandon Lee's gravesite. We had dinner on the patio at The Pink Door, which is supposed to be a romantic restaurant, but there was a loud party on the patio, so it was more people watching and laughing than romantic. Kevin bought me a bracelet from Tiffany's for my anniversary gift! Since it was our anniversary they gave us complimentary champagne. We took the Ferry back home and got some beautiful photos of the water.
Seattle Skyline/Ferry
Heading to Canada
We took one weekend to drive to Canada. We stayed at The Burrard hotel in Vancouver, B.C. on Friday night. It was kinda cool, a little retro 60s theme happening. We were amused by all of their signs. Saturday we ate breakfast at a crepe cafe, explored downtown (shopped at Tiffany & Co - what can I say - I'm spoiled!), and went to Stanley Park.
Vancouver
Saturday Night we stayed at the Hilton Whistler, which was very nice and very dog friendly. We had a room on the first floor with a glass door that opened up to our own private gated courtyard. We took the dogs with us to dinner at the grill on the patio. They were really well behaved. Sunday we slept in, had room service for breakfast, and then drove back to Port Orchard.
I have to say that as much as I love to explore other places, I am always happy to be back home in the USA. I love being an American and am proud to live in such a great Country. Every time I pass back into the US, the phrase welcome home as I pass through the border check is music to my ears.
Whistler
Holy Harley
We went to The Oyster Run in . We drove to Port Townsend and then took the ferry to Coupeville, then drove the rest of the way to Anacortes. It was about a four hour trip, one way. The roads were very foggy. We had lunch, but mostly walked around, checking out the bikes. The drive back was dark and cold!
Oyster Run
Parting Ways
I had to leave Seattle 5 days before Kevin. I had to fly to California for work. I was so sad to leave, it was just such a fun adventure that I didn't want to end. I listened to Yesterday by Kitten on the plane ride from Seattle to Long Beach "I can't even see past yesterday, it's too young", those words were my mantra for the day - I just wanted to go back to yesterday!
Kevin and the dogs took the road trip back home, spending one night in Provo Utah.
Please check out our Seattle Flickr Album for all of our pictures from the trip.
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