Girls Trip – Day 1 & 2
Posted on Oct 6th, 2007 by Allison (Family/Friends, Travel)

Michelle & ChrisAfter a delayed flight and then being caught in a “security breach” at SeaTac, Michelle & Chris (whom Michelle keeps calling Erica) were finally reunited with their luggage and found Kristin & I at door 14 last night.  Hugging and laughter ensued.  Laughter continued through the entire ferry ride to Bainbridge island and drive to our lovely hotel in Poulsbo, WA.   Kris & Chris hadn’t seen each other for nearly 30 years, so we had a LOT of catching up to do.   We’ll get to it after a good night’s sleep.

Day 2:   Note to travelers:  The Holiday Inn Express in Poulsbo, WA is a delightful place to stay.  Michelle oooohd and aaaahed over the fluffy white towels, and the continental breakfast was a big hit.  Especially the waffles.  Michelle will be calling 1-800-Holiday to give her review and report.  We drove to Port Angeles, stopping to take photos of some tractors at a charming farm in Sequim, then boarded the ferry to Victoria.  More laughter.  So much, in fact, that several older men who were sitting next to us got up and left…  what a surprise….

Empress Hotel VictoriaWe spent the afternoon exploring down town Victoria, posing and playing in the gardens at the Empress Hotel. 

This is such a charming city with beautiful architecture, friendly people, and baskets of flowers hanging nearly everywhere.  The virgina creeper covering the hotel walls were just starting to turn to flaming fall colors.

Kristin & AllisonWe almost ate at the trendy “Earls” but due to being seated directly under a booming speaker, we decided to seek out another eating establishment.  We ended up at the delightful Irish Times Pub, where we were seated in a cozy little library.   

More laughter ensued….   particularly when Kristin flashed us her bra to illustrate a story she was telling – and then I disovered a gentleman at the next table had caught a glimpse.  I asked if he enjoyed the show, and he started clapping.   We all had tears from laughing to hard, and I nearly fell out of my chair.  You know, there is just nothing like letting your hair down with girlfriends and sisters.

Tomorrow:  Butchart Gardens!

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Ashley on October 8th, 2007 at 10:44 am

I am SO glad you are all having such a great time. “Girls’ trips” are probably the most theraputic activity a woman can have. I love seeing these pictures- please post more when you can, mom! I’m glad you’re having fun!


Erica on October 9th, 2007 at 8:58 pm

How fun!! I am jealous. Griffin and I just read this laughing and picturing you guys being sillo giggling girls.


Chris on October 10th, 2007 at 5:47 pm

We were very sillo giggling girls, Erica. And it was so fun. Thanks again, Allison and Kristin for being perfect hostesses. Has Sweetness recovered, Allison?


Kristin on October 11th, 2007 at 4:11 am

We had such a delightful time. I hope we can do it again sometime. I’m looking forward to your next installment in the travel log.


Irene on October 12th, 2007 at 3:47 pm

more, more, more..I love reading about your trip and viewing the pictures. I was real happy to see a picure of Chris, I haven’t seen her in probably 30 years. You look Great Chris :o )


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