Washington State

So Randy picks me up at the Seattle airport and we start driving east to visit an area that he had fallen in love with and wanted to share the beauty with me.  We drive over the snowy pass and end up in Eastern Washington in an area know for it's laid back way of life and outdoor activities.  Deep canyons, frozen lakes,  and dramatic landscape carved thousands of years ago from a flood and waterfalls.  Gorgeous!  Like a mini-Grand Canyon!

We stayed on Soap Lake which is a mineral lake with said healing powers.  The Notaras Lodge was our home and who would have thought that this cute log cabin hotel would be cheaper than the "nicest place" in Ephrata!  Pleasantly surprised and feeling like we found ourselves a "find"!  Each room is themed and decorated accordingly.  We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" which was a large room with straight on views of Soap Lake.  A little European charm and the bath tub offered regular water and mineral water direct from the lake.  Of course, I opted for a mineral bath and it was sooooo soft and a little treat.  The Notaras Lodge has a restaurant across the street, Don's Restaurant which we enjoyed with the company of our nephew and his girlfriend.  They also have the last Speakeasy in the state, The Soap Lake Businessman's club!

Our road trip led us taking the truck mudding and meeting new friends in the area.   We then headed up north to visit my mother in law.  Through our travels we drove through Leavenworth, WA which is the most adorable Bavarian town.  We stopped for Starbucks and I fell in love with the town.  Many cute shops, restaurants, bakeries, wineries, hotels and all with the feel of being in the alps.  Darling town at the base of snowy mountains.  The whole time I was planning a girls getaway in my head because this would be the most perfect little town to bring my girls to.

We continued up to Sumas, WA and had a quick visit with family before I flew out of Seattle and Randy continued to drive home.  Fast trip but we got alot accomplished!