The New Year has begun with a bang!! Woot woot….2017!! I haven’t gone down the resolution route this year (though, I never really made resolutions anyway), I am just determined to seize the day, as much as possible!! I have had the good fortune of many visitors throughout December and carrying over to January.
Right now I am enjoying the company of my forever friend Cheri and her husband Craig…..we have had a whirlwind of a weekend….traveling to and exploring Seattle…it was fabulous!! Thanks guys, I know that I would not have gotten to the Pacific Northwest in early January without a bit of pushing, it was the best way to start 2017!! Though they have visited Seattle many times, we all got to experience some touristy Seattle spots together for the first time!
Loved the excitement of Pike Street Market…. And the “Gum Wall”, though that was a little disgusting!! Saw where the original Starbucks came to life and enjoyed some fabulous clam chowder. There was definitely a lot to behold and Seattle is very much a walking city…..I am what you would call a thin blooded southern Californian girl who was a little taken aback by the highs of 34* on Friday……I was able to acclimate though, but gotta say, for as cold as it was, it was extremely clear…..we were able to see Mt. Ranier and even Mt. Baker, which I guess is pretty extraordinary!!
It was an action packed couple of days….my favorite spot on our Seattle tour was the Chihuly Garden and Glass……absolutely breathtaking. We are now back in our digs in Poway California, enjoying a late breakfast as the rain softly falls…..yes we are getting a bit of weather which is great! I now have some new friends in Claire and Dave, who opened their house for us and also the knowledge of their 35+ years of living on Mercer Island. Thanks so much for your hospitality and fun, especially when watching the Seahawks proceed forward in their Super Bowl quest…..you know, I still question that 12th man stuff…..but ya gotta let Seattle have that…..they have earned that along with the best coffee in the pacific northwest!
So, in closing, I do hope to tackle quite a few more bucket list items this year….and I will let you know as I journey forward. So, here’s to a New Year, may it be merry and full of fabulous things for you and yours…..I am surely counting on 2017 to being filled with hope, love and healing healthy times!!
Peggy's Journey 
Awesome! 2017 looking up for you!!!! Hope you can keep working on that bucket list 💕
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I’m reveling in your bucket list comments on one of my all time favorite spots on the planet – Seattle! I write this as I am sitting in Jaipur, cross legged on the ground, with beautiful Indian men in turbans floating around pouring me tea. I was transcended back to the Pacific NW and could feel the wonderful chill in the air and the spirit of those great folks playing music outside of Starbucks…I found myself driving onto a ferry as I was headed out to San Juan Island to visit my son and his wife. I was standing on their front porch feeding the local deer apples. I was sitting in the Roche Harbor bar sipping on a hot toddy. Thank you for the travel journey so far from my reality today. It was a bit of another “spice” to delight my day. I am grateful that your spirits are in such fine shape.
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It was so great to kick off the new year with your visit, Peggy. Love this write-up, and Dave and I both loved getting to know you better. You’re welcome any time. Here’s to hope, love, and healing in 2017.
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