Al's Cousin and Seattle

While in Monroe, WA, took a field trip to Independence Falls.  Lot's of movement and spray.  Wonderful sight.  Met with Al's cousin Jeannie and her husband Lynn, and of course Muffin.  Had a great dinner at their place and nice conversation.  How come all of my sewing/quilting friends live so far away :(.  Had a little show and tell of our projects.  The next day Jeannie and Lynn took us to Seattle proper...saw the Needle, Pike Place Market, a world famous fresh fish company, where fishmongers throw fish (if you look closely or expand the 11th picture of the marketplace, you'll see the fish being thrown).  Plenty of beautiful fresh vegies, etc.  Neat place!  As I've said many times, the best part of travelling is being able to see friends and relatives!   Ended the evening at the Spagetti Factory, yummmm!

Mt Ranier National Park, Washington

Al happened to see Mt Ranier on the map and thought it would be nice to see.  As it turned out, it was awesome!  Actually, it is the highest point in Washington state.  (We didn't get to the top, left our rock climbing gear homeLOL.)

 Though most of the area has been reforested now, this picture will show you how huge the timber really was way back when.  Actually, some are still very huge, but not quite like this.

This doorway leads to the "facilities"...ladies and mens' room.

This shot will give you an idea of the size of the reforested trees...still huge.