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Hi Everyone,
Me and Lindsey are now one week into our trip, which already feels longer.
Monday
We went for a drive to the coast, South of Seattle, with Shannon and Kirstyn in their car (a hybrid, which I really like!). We were hoping to see the beach but the weather turned on us and we could not see it when we got there. It took us 2 hours drive to get there but it was raining, so we did not get out. Such a shame. Found a nice lake to stop at for lunch though.
Tuesday
We had a lie in, till 9am - much needed.
We went into Seattle for breakfast with Shannon and Kirstyn to eat at a traditional diner. Great breakfast and in true English style Lindsey and I had tea, not coffee. It was a full on American breakfast. Not so good for the diet!
We then had a walk around Pike Place market, past the first ever Starbucks. Then we drove to the old Gas Works Park, which had amazing views over Seattle. After this we found happy hour. Tried lots of different beers from around Seattle, they have lots of micro breweries in Seattle so lots of choice.
We walked around and found some really nice shops, including an old CD and book store. Lindsey bought some CDs for our road trip; the Cranberries, Gin blossoms, and some others.
We then found a nice Thai restaurant where the food was good.
Afterwards we met up with one of Shannon's friends.
We then had to say good by to Kirstyn and Shannon. We had a really fantastic few days with them. Thank you to Shannon for his help and for driving us around. We are going to miss you guys!
Wednesday
After packing and taking it easy this morning, we walked down to the local Amtrak office without our big back packs.
We had asked for 1pm bus tickets but the lady at the ticket office told us that our bus was not due at 1pm but at 10:45. It was 10:30 at this point!
Aaaaaahhh.
It was a mad rush back to our hostel, we checked out and then ran back.
We only just made it.
So we are now on the coach, a 4 hours journey to Vancouver, Canada to meet up with Louise and Matt. The next leg of our journey...can't wait.
Love Graham
- comments
Natalie & Jay Oh it sounds like your having an amazing time. Just wanted to wish Lins a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hope it is a wonderful one. Lots of love Natalie & Jay
amanda Happy Birthday Lins, hope you have a wonderful day, xxxxxx
Lucy Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy biiiiirrrtthdaaaayy dear lindsey, happy birthday to you! Have fun, be good, lots of love, xxx.