Brought the laptop
We left Sat after Richard was off work-and stayed in Olympia 1st night. Drive went well-snow on Coquihalla-is good thing we did not get the chance to switch over to summer tires.
Got up and drove to Astoria-went to the Flavel House. We called it the Falafel House. Amazing old place-and very chatty knowledgeable docents. Huge house- Falafel made a lot of money in shipping. Then to the Maritime Museum-we learned about coast guard rescues! They had a section on fur trade-and an old Hudson Bay blanket.
We are staying in Astoria right now-in the Hotel Elliot. If you are in Astoria-stay here, it is really quite nice and also same price as chains! Has artwork in the bedrooms, super comfy beds and a great rooftop garden with a view of the ocean. Plus breakfast included. The garden has daffodils right now. Ate supper in a good Mexican restaurant.
I noticed that as soon as we crossed the border into Washington, that there were all of the sudden many more Mexican places. Interesting how an artificial line can make such a difference.
Oregon feels like Vancouver Island, I think. People in sandals, moving slower.
I think we will go to Lincoln City today and stop in Seaside for a look around.
Got up and drove to Astoria-went to the Flavel House. We called it the Falafel House. Amazing old place-and very chatty knowledgeable docents. Huge house- Falafel made a lot of money in shipping. Then to the Maritime Museum-we learned about coast guard rescues! They had a section on fur trade-and an old Hudson Bay blanket.
We are staying in Astoria right now-in the Hotel Elliot. If you are in Astoria-stay here, it is really quite nice and also same price as chains! Has artwork in the bedrooms, super comfy beds and a great rooftop garden with a view of the ocean. Plus breakfast included. The garden has daffodils right now. Ate supper in a good Mexican restaurant.
I noticed that as soon as we crossed the border into Washington, that there were all of the sudden many more Mexican places. Interesting how an artificial line can make such a difference.
Oregon feels like Vancouver Island, I think. People in sandals, moving slower.
I think we will go to Lincoln City today and stop in Seaside for a look around.
posted by lisaandrichard at 9:06 AM
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We went to Flavel House and Maritime Museum!
A great thing about American cities is the taco truck. Not sure if taco trucks are part of smaller towns?
That hotel sounds so nice.
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I am not checking facebook, as am limiting computer time to posting and checking on travel things.
I am a sheep! The name Kinky Boots make me think of Rocky Horror Picture Show for some reason!
Have not seen taco trucks anywhere.
Maybe in New York?
repost your comment, Theresa!!
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