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Back in the US of A
Greetings:
Today we traveled from BC back into the US. Much of the trip was a grind, especially traversing Vancouver and getting back into heavy Interstate traffic on I5.
On the way, though, we spent several hours in the sparkling Village of Wistler. This place is gearing up for the 2010 Winter Olympics, and the result is stunning. The center of the village is a 1/2 mile pedestrian mall, dotted with great stores and fine restaurants. While there is a bit of "Disney" in the spiffiness, the structures look to be built to last a hundred years! We had a nice lunch in a bistro overlooking the village square.
Upon arriving in Seattle, we quickly headed for the Space Needle and found some secure parking. The "alternate transportation" bug bit again, and we were off on the Monorail to downtown.
A map of the area was provided at the Monorail kiosk, and while standing on Pine St searching for a nice restaurant, a fine young lady approached us and asked if she could help us. Upon hearing we were looking for a nice seafood restaurant down by the water she - without hesitation - suggested we head to Etta's on Western Ave. We were seated at a window table overlooking the waterfront park, a truly lovely setting for our Oysters, Tuna and Dungeness Crab servings. Yummy!
Tomorrow we are off to the south, and will attempt to make the trip over to the Mt. St. Helen observatory.
Then the 2009 AROC Convention!!!!
- Michael
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