http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Washington , Leavenworth en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:30:20 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:30:20 UTC October 4th 553pmWe had to have an early start this morning so we could make the 815am horn blowing. Let me explain during breakfast every morning there is a member of the Johnson family who own the Enzian Inn blows the traditional German horn I am sure it has a technical name but I am calling it the big giant horn at 815am and Renee really wanted to see it. So we had a nice breakfast http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-331504.html October 3rd 800pmThat is one of the busiest days I have seen during a Miata event. I had to wash the car which is not a fun start to the day when it is 4 degrees outside and all we had was ice cold hose water. There were quite a few crazyrsquos out there though so I didnrsquot feel like such an idiot.At 9am cars set out for the Aplets and Cotlets candy factory in Cashmere about 15 minutes http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-330754.html October 2nd 2008 Leavenworth Washington Lee and I heard the alarm at 600am to get ready for the day. 605 came and went and we were still in bed. We finally got our act together and got ready. Packed the car tried to get Sandy the ornery cat back upstairs saw Rob the zombie and waved bye to 607 Colinet Street. We filled the car up with gojuice and we were off on the road. We got to the truc http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-330297.html Our Last HurrahThis trip was supposed to be to Seattle but everything was becoming a little overwhelming so we decided to simplify and just go to Leavenworth Ohme gardens and a few stops on the way. It ended up being amazing. This state has so much to offer if you are willing to just go and look for it.The first day was the last day of classes so we left around one in the afternoon. Bob our advi http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-289395.html Welcome to our wedding album everyone I hope all of you who were able to attend had a wonderful time and I hope everyone enjoys the pictures http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-284213.html Thought we would add a photo of what we will be gladly leaving for a few months. It is still snowing and it will be nice to get to some warmer weather. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-261453.html Still in Leavenworth awaiting travel day. 33008Everything has been thought of and we have decided to do this trip with just a carry on bag each.From blogs that we have read some back packers like to limit the weight of there packs to less than 33 lbs.We are allowed 50 lbs on the plane per bag... We sh http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-261340.html Took Snow Train to Leavenworth this year. Visited the Icicle Winery took in a quick dinner and enjoyed the snow http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-229945.html Got my panniers yesterday and the last of my bike gear wrenches and water proof booties is coming in today at 11am ish. Step 2 180 two day ride to Leavenworth Washington for a Wilderness First Aid Responder coarse. My friends Nathan and Tara helped me pack last night but mentally i'm way unpacked... http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-199587.html After a stunning threehour ride through the Cascade Mountain range we arrived early this afternoon in Leavenworth The Bavarian Village. Leavenworth has an interesting history tracing its foundations back to the early settlers. Its main economies of logging and agriculture suffered in the first half of the century following the economic depression and war years. In the 1960's community lea http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-187447.html This town is called little Bavaria. I recommend to all you Germans reading this to pay a visit to this town. This town used to thrive on loggong and business brought by the advent of the railroad. However once the trees became scarce the town found itself in a deep depression. Not knowing what to do the town aldermen got together and came up with the controversial idea of remodeling the town aft http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Washington/Leavenworth/blog-92409.html