For this Alphabet installment, let’s take a look at the stunning works of world renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The Chihuly Garden and Glass (CG&G), located next to the Space Needle and Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, is a must-visit for any art lover. Here is a small handful of the photos I took during…… Continue reading D is for .. Dale Chihuly
Tag: Washington
Germs
Have you been to Seattle’s Pike Place Market? It’s super touristy, but a fun place to spend a couple of hours checking out the various vendors (hello original Starbucks!). It turns out that, in addition to being the oldest public market in the USA, it’s also home to one of the germiest tourist attractions in…… Continue reading Germs
A is for .. Airplane
A new year, and a new feature on MOTM. Using the letters of the alphabet as inspiration, I’ll be sharing photos and travel anecdotes on a biweekly basis. To start off this series, I’m sharing a few photos taken at The Museum of Flight a few years ago. The museum, located in Tukwila, Washington (just…… Continue reading A is for .. Airplane
A Life Update
The last time I checked in, James and I were in the grips of a nasty virus that seemed to have permanently moved in with us. I’m happy to report that we’re both feeling a lot better. We’re still not 100% recovered, but we’ll take what we can get. I thought I’d fill you in…… Continue reading A Life Update
Larrabee Murals
To access the beach at Larrabee State Park, you walk through a tunnel under a train track. In what would otherwise be an ugly concrete pass-through, the tunnel is painted with cheerful and bright murals by artist Shawn Cass. To learn more about the artist, check out this article. Bonne journée! Marla
Larrabee State Park
Another long weekend, and another short camping trip across the border. This time we headed to Larrabee State Park in Washington, just past Bellingham. Larrabee is Washington’s first state park (dating back to 1915), and boasts views of Samish Bay and the nearby San Juan Islands. It’s beautiful with lots to offer, and is popular…… Continue reading Larrabee State Park
Birch Bay State Park
A quick jaunt across the border took us camping at Birch Bay State Park this past weekend. It’s officially camping season and while I’m not into roughing it, spending time outside is always nice. Sleeping in our DIY van-turned-camper makes for an enjoyable experience. We started our morning with delicious breakfast sandwiches, stuffed with bacon,…… Continue reading Birch Bay State Park
