***Sitting in the Sea-Tac waiting for our flight, 10/2/06
Lets see, where did I leave off…….Oh yes, Harold pulled me from taking a nap and we went and did some sightseeing. The day before we walked a few of the local city blocks checking out the local shops. This day we wanted to go to Washington Park.
We first stopped at the Japanese Gardens. I believe it is one of the largest Japanese Gardens in the nation. It was beautiful. It was so soothing and relaxing. I’ll try and remember to post pics once I get the opportunity.
We then headed to another part of the park called the Rose Gardens. Absolutely stunning! I love roses and to see all the different kinds and smells…..I was in heaven. I wanted to take a pic of just about every single flower……lol
I’ve always heard Portland called the Emerald City, but didn’t know that it called the city of roses. Even when walking by some of the more worn down houses you can see and smell roses. It was really cool.
The last thing we went and saw in the park of the Oregon ‘Nam Memorial. Of course, I cried, I always do. The set up was called the Garden Of Solace. I liked how they divided up their war dead by the years, gave the history for that year, both locally and for the war. It was a really good display on how life goes on even in such rough times.
By this time we were about to crash. So we didn’t go to the zoo, so that will have to wait until either our next trip or for when we move out.
***At home just before work…….10/7/06
We got back to our friend’s and ended up chilling out to the point that when we went to lay down for about an hour we all crashed for 3 hrs!!! Next thing we know it is about 7:30! We really did need our sleep. =)
Lincoln made some tender chicken for dinner and then the guys went to chill out while I attacked our luggage. Took me a few hours, but I got it all reorganized & packed up since we were leaving after breakfast the next day.
Our next destination was just north of Seattle. We went and stayed with our friends in Everett, Washington.
That evening we went out to a great Italian restaurant that they go to. I’ve never eaten so much garlic! =) We then had to walk it all off as they gave a small tour of the area and a beautiful local park.
The next day, our hostess gave us a small tour of Seattle. We visited Pikes Place Market, Seattle Aquarium, & the Space Needle. It was another stunning day out.
***Out on the patio, trying to finish up……….lol 10/8/06
The next day was football. We watched Purdue get killed at Norte Dame. =( So not cool.
But we did have plans for the night. Our friend, Farrell and his girlfriend had us over for dinner with a few other folks that we knew and Lincoln came on up. It had it all, great food, great company and great conversation. I love small gatherings like that.
The next day it was time for us head for Seattle for our last night. We had booked a room downtown just so we could get a feel for the city. It was a Sunday so it wasn’t nearly as crowded as it normally would be. We walked it, I don’t know if we were in the wrong part of the city, but we couldn’t find any real place to eat that didn’t require a dress code and everything else was closed due to it being Sunday. Hell, I was just looking for a sports bar, I love eating in those places.
So we ate at the restaurant next to the hotel. It wasn’t bad, it was mediocre. Especially after this past week of food we had. Everyone we stayed with were great cooks and/or they took us to mind blowing restaurants. So we were a little spoiled. =)
The flight out was the normal annoying stressful thing it always is………lol Nothing new there. But our trip ended way too soon and left us craving that part of the country.
It is beautiful out today, here in Florida. I had put myself on the patio to get some work done. It had cooled to the low 80s for the height of the day, so it was hot enough to jump into the pool when the heat got to me. It is evening now so the temps have become even nicer. It is a relief to be able to open out doors to our screen and let air circulate.
Harold made his fabulous soup today. The only thing missing, that he pointed out, was the chilly weather to fully enjoy it.
For my next day off, my goal is to get the vacation pictures edited. We haven’t even started those and we have about 1000 easily. =) And one day, I will program my phone………lol
Ps……I forgot to mention, if you ever head to Portland and you want some excellent Mexican you have got to eat at Taqueria Nueve here is one link to a review : http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/11435148 But just put the name into google and see all the other reviews. Harold & I loved the food there. Thanks Lincoln for taking us there.
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