My morning started with an early flight, but with a first class seat it makes the time of day a bit easier to deal with. Once I got to the airport it was obvious that summer was in full swing. Kids and parents everywhere! I know, I know...I have been in their shoes many times, but remember...I worked for an airline. So travel was a part of not just my life, but my kids as well, so we knew travel basics. How someone still doesn't understand they can...

We woke up to the beautiful view of the ocean and a clock that said 8am. Really? We actually slept till 8am? Did we take drugs and didn't know it? Amazing what happens when you have a comfy bed and no noise.  Paige was still dreaming, so Ken and I went to the main lodge for more views and breakfast. After watching the little bunny on the restaurant deck, we went back to the cabin where Paige was up and ready for the day. We packed up and began the tr...

What is better than a great nights sleep, then waking up to deer in the meadow and looking out the other window and seeing a beautiful lake? Not much!   Not surprisingly, Ken and I woke up before Paige, We wanted let her enjoy the quiet, so we went to the lodge lobby to grab coffee and sit by the huge fireplace. The peaceful setting was a perfect way to start the day. After breakfast, we packed up and headed for the our night at the ocean.  On the way ...

So, we get to sleep in!! But, sleeping in means that instead of waking up at 5am, we wake up at 630am. Ken and I woke up, but Paige was still sleeping so we snuck out to find coffee and some food. We decided to walk the 8 blocks down to Pike Place Market to see if Lowells was open. Lowells, is a cafe in the market for years, and has been in several movies, including Sleepless in Seattle, We were in luck, as it opened at 7am and we snagged a great table with ...

So, another early morning. But at least this was not for work, cause we were on vacation! The Victoria Clipper, which is a hydrofoil that takes 2.75 hours from Seattle to Victoria leaves at 730am, and we had to be at the dock by 645am. We made it up and out on time, albeit with Ken grumbling about not having his oatmeal. Paige and I assured him he could get it on the ship, which of course was code for "be quiet and we hope they have it on the ship". Of cou...