Category Archives: Washington

Seattle WA – Around The World In 80 Days – Days 50 – 53

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Hector

Day 50 – Wednesday, May 8th   San Francisco to Seattle Unable to use the check-in kiosk for Alaska Airlines, we had to find a person to process us. Elmer came up trumps, he was no fud. Not only was our … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Washington – Day #17 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Hector

Brasil were playing Schweiz this morning as we awoke for the final full day of fun on this trip. Fox, the only TV channel available in the Marco Polo Motel which has been covering the World Cup, reminded us of … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Washington – Day #16 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Hector

The Plan for today included Curry, of course, followed by two north east Seattle Brewpubs. Thereafter we would head downtown on the very speedy Transit light rail. Bus 44 from the top of Aurora Avenue took Hector on a twenty … Continue reading →

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Seattle & Renton, Washington – Day #15 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Hector

Portugal 3 v 3 España, a good start to the day. Thereafter it was across the footbridge and down the hill to Qazis Indian Curry House which we passed last night en route to Outlander. Sadly, it was yet another … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Washington – Day #14 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Hector

Today we travelled north from Portland to Seattle on Train 504. The scheduled departure was at high noon, a three and a half hour journey. As before, we had to check our luggage in seriously early. It will be waiting … Continue reading →

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Vancouver, Washington – Day #7 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Hector

Dr. Stan had a route worked out to take us across the Columbia River for our day trip to Vancouver (Washington). Hector had a more complicated version involving changing from the tram to Bus 65 at Parkrose / Summer Transit … Continue reading →

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