Tag: coffeeshops
Happy New Years Eve Eve!
After a noisy night, Tim and I woke up in the Scottsdale desert surrounded by rain puddles. The storms that
Hip
After a successful stint of “urban camping” in Seattle, we decided to see if Portland would be equally hospitable. Early Monday morning we drove downtown and found a parking lot close to a great coffee shop (Stumptown Coffee), the best deal of a burrito (kiosk on the corner – Bean & Cheese – $2.99) and the best doughnuts (Voodoo Doughnuts – “The Magic is in the Hole”) in town. This would be a fine place to park Frank for a few days.
When we asked the parking lot attendant if he minded if
Urban Camping – Seattle Style
After a great time on the Olympic Peninsula, it was time to return to civilization. Wednesday we drove through Seattle, up to Kirkland to have dinner with our friend Mel Viscovich’s sister and her husband. Sarah and Jeff treated us like family as we settled into their home for Moscow Mules and barbecue. After an inspiring discussion of their visit to Burning Man where they lived in the desert for 5 days making Grilled Cheese from midnight to 4 am each night, we’ve decided to put the event on next year’s agenda.
Space Needle
Vibrant Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
First, thank you so much to everybody for the Happy Wedding Wishes! Tim and I are plunging into the planning and more details will be coming soon!
Parliament
Now to Victoria! You hear the rumors, you see the pictures, but nothing prepares you for the experience of certain places. Victoria is one of those places. Tim and I were both astonished by how much we enjoyed this vibrant city. We arrived on Monday the 6th and immediately searched for the closest Oyster bar for some shucking. We were craving some fresh seafood.
Inner Harbor
We were not to be disappointed. Down the street from Parliament, we found the The Oyster. Here we sat down for Victoria’s best deal – A Buck a Shuck for 12 delicious slippery sliders. It was a perfect intro to the town.
The Big Catchup
After a hectic 2 weeks, Tim and I are settled in at an excellent coffee shop in Bellingham, WA (The