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While our trip preparations are still progressing, we took some time out last weekend for a little getaway to Seattle. We got to meet our adorable new nephew for the first time, as well as do a few other new things in the area.
Seafair was happening when we were there, so what better place to be than on the water? Thanks to our brother-in-law, we spent a day on Lake Washington and got to see the Blue Angels performing right above our heads. After that, it was down town to take in a Mariners game – our first time since the new stadium was built.
We also did a little wine tasting at the Columbia winery and took a tour of the Boeing plant. The facility is amazing and huge! The 787s are coming along nicely and I can’t wait to fly in one someday. Supposedly the composites from which they are made will allow the cabin to be pressurized more comfortably, as well as having a higer level of humidity in the air. Ahhhh. Wish they were already in the skies for that long segment to Sydney that’s coming up.
Finally, we couldn’t be in Seattle without visiting the mothership. I’m talking about the REI flagship store. It’s a RTW-trip-planner’s paradise with multiple floors of every possible type of gear. We spent quite a few hours and quite a few dollars there. I think we’re nearly done with our packing list – it’s shockingly small. We made a lot of progess stocking up on lightweight, quick drying, wrinkle-free clothes that hopefully won’t make us look too much like we’re on a permanent safari. I’ll be posting a gear list here in the near future for those of you who have asked.
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