After being really sad to leave Pete and Christine we have a stressful drive through Seattle nearly landing ourselves on a shipping boat to China. Getting lost fifty times over we stumble across a coastal town called Alki Beach, on a Sunday evening this place seems to be in full swing to say the least. Gobsmacked and in silence for around half an hour we witness a chiwawa in a green tutu, a girl cruising on the car bonnet, back firing bikes and bouncing cars...t...

I completely get why people come here and never want to leave! Had the most fantastic days in Tacoma all with the kind help of Pete, Christine and family. Pete and Christine being neighbours of my Nan and Granddad over 30 years ago we didn't know them at all but they looked after us and showed us some amazing places. Driving us two hours from their home, where they have kindly given us a bed for three nights, we visit the most amazing sights so far...Mount Rai...