The Garden of Beerden

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I spent most of today in a hotel in a small town in western Washington state.

I needed to deal with paperwork and rest up before heading into the woods for another week.

I chose the location mostly because it was convenient to where I was going next, and the hotels had good reviews.



The most notable thing for today was dinner.

I’m in one of those areas where most prepared food comes from a convenience store, fast food restaurant, or pizza joint.

I went with the convenience store because I figured the variety would be a little better.

This one sold burritos.

They also had a liquor section.

In most parts of the country it would consist entirely of Budweiser and other national brands that leave much to be desired.

Here, they had microbrews from less than twenty miles away!

The stout I finally picked was really good.

When the convenience stores have truly good drinks, I must be in the Garden of Beerden.

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