Ed and I decided to do a quick overnight trip to Leavenworth, Washington's 'Bavarian Village' which is great in summer, but absolutely magical at Christmastime. We went down to celebrate my birthday and pick up some extra Christmas ornaments at Kris Kringl, a Christmas collectibles store but got way more than we bargained for. … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Express – Raising The Bar
On our recent road trip we stayed at three Holiday Inn Express Hotels, Whitefish Montana, Coeur D'Alane Idaho and Downtown Spokane Washington. The one that stood out in terms of service was the hotel in Coeur D'Alene. Check-in was fast and friendly and we were given complimentary water. Shortly after we arrived in the room the desk called to see if everything was to our satisfaction. Whenever we … [Read more...]
Everett, Washington: Boeing Plant Tour
A few miles north of Seattle - well, 25 miles actually - is the city of Everett, which is home to the Boeing Company. We visited the plant and took in the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour. In the Future of Flight Hall you can design your own aircraft. There are many displays on the new Boeing 787 which will be made of mostly composite materials. … [Read more...]