Blogs from Port Townsend, Washington, United States, North America

August 1, 2017 Place: Seattle, Port Townsend, San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor, WA Weather: 77 and sunny Hours Driving: 35 minutes x 2 by ferrry and 2 hours 14 minutes driving (roundtrip) States Drive Thru: Washington Miles: 70 miles Restaurants: Downriggers Movies: Games: Pictionary Books: Hotel: Ginger Houseboat on Lake Union My eyes slowly opened at 5:15 AM as morning breaks over Lake Union and a pink light fills the windows of the boat. I slept well and I don't think I was anxious about waking up in time for the 6:10 ferry to Bainbridge Island. I waited for my 5:20 alarm to play The Cup song. The gentle clapping at the beginning of the song is a nice wake up sound. If you choose not to wake, "I got my ticket for the long ... read more

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A peaceful morning in Portage Bay developed into a throng of kayaks, speedboats, sailboats, and Ride the Duck boats making our exit out of Lake Union an adventure of avoidance. It's a beautiful day in Seattle and everyone is doing something outside. As luck would have it we found a green light into the small locks and wedged ourselves between small saiboats and speedboats. We wedged the bow alongside an old wooden cruiser with an older couple expertly handling the lines. Of course BJ made friends with the lady in the ten minutes it took us to drop to the sea and found out that they were bound for their 45th trip to Alaska. Yes, I heard it too - 45 trips! In that little time she learned that he was a dentist who practiced under ... read more

G'day!! Planning, anticipating and getting ready for a 7 week trip to Australia. It is coming all together...mail pickup, cat sitter, plant waterer, itinerary planned, farm stays almost decided upon....so much to do. This is the fun part too...for me the trip starts the second I decide where I am going. Feb 8th is right around the corner...for now I just want to test my skill at starting and maintaining my first travel blog!! No worries, mate!!... read more

What a luxury it is to read a good book. What could be better? Here's what. Being able to read that book in the author's home/writing studio while lying in an amazingly comfortable bed and after finishing the book, being able to discuss it with her after she feeds you an amazing dinner. The stuff of fantasy you might ask? You might be right but it actually happened to us. All thanks to Erica Bauermeister, author of The School of Essential Ingredients. To begin with, the book is to be savored like a good meal. It not only tells the tale of a cooking class but also examines the subtleties of both good food and human relationships. In getting to know Erica you immediately recognize someone who is aware enough to have created the characters in ... read more