Musings from the Pacific Northwest

Right now we are in Sequim, WA checking out our little house...
It is perched on a hill surrounded by 1.5 acres of beautiful Douglas firs, madronas, and cedar. Sitting out on the front porch of our place is like being in the woods-actually it is being in the woods, though we do have neighbors. The chilly salty air mixes with the heavenly aroma of pine and cedar-it's a smell I hope I never get used to!

It is so wonderful to be here. We hope to retire here one day-is there a more heavenly piece of real estate in the PNW? Maybe, but for us the combination of greenery, water, the Olympic mountains towering in the background, the flowers, and blue skies (well, some of the time) make this a very special place!

While we cheated and didn't ride the RT, we did eat! When you are in Sequim, you'll want to check out the "Fortune Star Chinese Restaurant" in "downtown" Sequim. Our neighborhood back in the LA area abounds in Chinese restaurants. The Fortune Star counts as being one of the best we've tried. Check out the traditional sweet and sour pork. Wonderful chunks of pineaple and pork very lightly fried and served with a delicious, non-oily fried rice did it for me! J tried the veggie plate, Allie sampled the chicken and broccoli, and we all agreed the service and meal was terrific.

Two other dining options in town included the "Dockside Grill" at the John Wayne Marina. Very pricy, but the fresh-off-the-boat halibut stuffed with crab was beyond belief! J tried the plank-grilled veggie plate and reported the same...

The second option was "Segio's" at the west end of town. Carne Asada, grilled veggies, and a grilled spinach enchilada were fabulous. Sergio kept the fresh salsa and chips coming and also spent a few minutes talking with us about the secret to his wonderful onions: they were deep-fat fried and dusted with his blend of spices. Superb!

Well, that was about it. J and I spent some time touring around the peninsula, talking to people, eating great food, and exploring some wonderfully scenic roads. We cannot wait to come back this summer. I'll attach a few pix when we get home.

Travel, laugh and live,

Steve and Jennifer