The
day is sunny and warm. Our 113 mile drive to Bellevue was quite pleasant. We
say Bellevue, but for those unfamiliar with the area, we’re in a suburb just
east of Seattle. We’re here to visit Jon and Judy Siehl, dear friends from
Columbus.
The
Route
WA-546
west to I-5, I-5 south to I-405, I-405 south to I-90 and I-90 west to our
campground.
Observations
Withdrawal
…
We
saw a Tim Hortons in almost every Canadian
town, large or small. It seemed that a trip to “Timmy’s” was a national
pastime. In an effort to honor tradition, we became fans of their coffee, donuts
and breakfast sandwiches. Our return to
the U.S. has brought a harsh reality. We haven’t seen a single Tim Hortons
since crossing the border.
Leaving
the Lynden KOA …
The
KOA grounds seemed peaceful as we pulled out.
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| KOA boating lake |
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| Entrance |
Unexpected journey in Seattle …
We
used our trusty GPS “Babe” to direct our route to the Siehl’s home. We crossed
Mercer Island to arrive in the heart of Seattle. Unfortunately, it didn’t know about downtown
construction and closed streets. We ended up winding around on back streets near Safeco Field and the cruise ship area.
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| Ahh, headed in the right direction at last! |
A
Visit to the Citadel …
The
Siehl’s live in a condo complex called The
Citadel on Queen Anne Hill. It’s very nice and has a great view of Elliott
Bay.
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| Jon and Judy Siehl |
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| Their condo is the 2nd deck up. |
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| It's fun to view the cruise ships from here. |
In
the short time since their move to Seattle, Jon and Judy have become gifted tour
guides. We visited their daughter Sharon, had a lovely dinner by the bay and
enjoyed the sunset from Magnolia Bluffs.
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| Jay, Drew and Sharon |
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| Drew has a beautiful yard to play in. |
Dinner
and sunset …
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| Marina with Mt. Rainier in the background. |
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| Dinner at Maggie Bluffs (by the bay and the heaters) |
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| The moon glow brightens the Space Needle and the bay. |
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| We head out to catch the last of the sunset. |
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| Sunset on Puget Sound |
End
of the day …
Jon
suggested an alternate return route. We got back to the campground with no
problems. It was late and we were really tired. It was a delightful day!
The
Campground
Trailer Inns of
Bellevue
is located in a high traffic area within the city. It’s been here since the
1950s. Basically, were camped on a treed, asphalt parking lot. The rigs are
pretty close together. But … they offer lots of amenities at a fair price and
they were the closest campground to Jon and Judy Siehl.
Tomorrow
We’re
going to Portland.
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