It is said that rain on a wedding day is a sign of good luck. What then of a torrential downpour on the eve of the wedding? It must be very, very good luck. At least that’s what I choose to believe. Especially because the night before Jay & I were married 6.5 years ago, it rained all night long. The eve of Olga & Lizandro’s wedding was no different. It rained the entire 3.5 hour drive from Philadelphia to…
During the week, I was consumed with work at an optometry office in Kirkland, but we did our best to do a lot of sight-seeing over the weekend. On this particular day, we set out to explore more of Seattle, but ended up taking the ferry across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island and even further west to Port Angeles & Mount Olympus. It was quite the one-day trek! The view of Seattle from the water was so beautiful even against…
My parents flew in from California to spend time with us in Washington. During the week, we kept our exploring in and around the Kirkland and Woodinville area, since it was near my work and our hotel. Having the weekend off allowed us to venture into Seattle to show them around. To start our day, we went to Pike’s Place Market because Jay & I loved it & we knew my parents would too. Both of them love arts &…
Taking the ferry from Mukilteo was hassle-free and a relatively inexpensive way to get to Whidbey Island. Never having been on a ferry before, we were impressed by the efficiency in which people, pets, cars, and bikes were loaded up. No more than 20 minutes later were we docked on Whidbey and ready to explore. With no destination in mind, our goal (as cliche as it sounds) was to get lost – so we picked a direction and started driving.…
Mukilteo (mŭk′·əl·tē′·ō) is a quaint, little town located on the Puget Sound; and it serves as a gateway to Whidbey Island. There was time to kill before catching the ferry to Whidbey Island, so we decided to explore the beach and lighthouse. The lighthouse itself was closed, but a we were allowed to walk around the grounds. After an impromptu family photo op, we made our way down to the beach so Reesie could run around. Before we knew it,…
A quick google search revealed that there is no shortage of things to do in the Seattle area & one place that kept popping up is Chihuly Garden & Glass. Even though Jay & I aren’t much into the art scene, we headed into the city one Saturday to check it out. All of the blown-glass sculptures were absolutely gorgeous & I cannot fathom the amount of time & craftsmanship that went into every piece. So, at the risk of…
First up on our list of places to see in Seattle: Pike Place Market. Jay has been obsessed with this place since he watched an episode on the Travel Channel that featured the “flying fish”; and I’m never one to pass up a good market. Naturally, we headed there on our first lazy Sunday in Seattle. There was so much to see (and eat)! Our plan to beeline for the Pike Place Fish Co. followed by a leisurely stroll through…
Our time in Washington state seems like ages ago, but I’m just now getting around to blogging about it. There’s much to share with you all – pictures, pictures, pictures and a revelation of sorts. In the mean time, here’s a little sneak peek of our Washington adventures! Posts to look forward to: Seattle / Mukilteo / Whidbey Island / Bainbridge Island / Port Angeles / Olympic National Forest / Mt. RainierStay tuned!…
Stacy’s visit came as a complete surprise to me and so I didn’t have a chance to make an itinerary filled with things to see, eat, or do. Of course, being the great friend that she is, she kept insisting that “hanging out” with me was all she wanted to do. Sweet, right? I let her think I was on board with that plan, but it’s not every day that my very best friend travels from California to the east…
Today is World Sight Day! Did you know that 80% of world blindness is preventable? In an effort to raise awareness for visual impairments & global blindness, Tom’s #BeShady 2013 campaign is encouraging every one to wear your sunglasses indoors today. Through their Sight for One program, the proceeds of each pair of Tom’s sunglasses will go towards funding for ocular medication & sight-saving surgeries. Isn’t that amazing? I think so! So go forth, cool people – see your local…