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Protected: Orcas, Tulips and Bekah! Part 3
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Orcas, Tulips and Bekah! Part 2
Saturday, April 11, 2026 No rest for the weary! We have an early ferry to Orcas Island, and you have to be there 30 minutes ahead even with a reservation. As we pulled into the ferry dock, we saw some deer, which would become a theme for today! After checking in, Bekah pulled the car… Continue reading
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Orcas, Tulips and Bekah!
Travel day – April 10, 2026 With the wonderful news that the tulip bloom in Skagit Valley has finally hit Full Bloom status, it was time to fly up to visit Bekah for a lovely long weekend! Mt Hood deigned to show her face as my flight descended into Portland. Bekah had to work in… Continue reading
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Portland, OR Airport Date of last stay: 4/12/26-4/13/26 Room type: king nonsmoking Per night average:$140 Overall rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Upkeep: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: food for purchase available Service (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Airport transfers? Yes Michelle’s Notes: my go-to for PDX! Continue reading
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Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center
Oak Harbor, WA Date of last stay: 4/10/26-4/12/26 Room type: 2 Queens Per night average: $165 Overall rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Upkeep: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: breakfast included, but it was ok. McD’s just down the road and several coffee kiosks nearby Service (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Airport transfers? No Michelle’s… Continue reading
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Escaping the Cold, pt 2
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Up and at ‘em! We had pastries and coffee delivered to the room since we had to be in the theater by 8:45 for our excursion. Just after 9 we were called to board our tender, we made it within stepping on the tender and then were stopped – they were… Continue reading
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Escaping the cold!
January 25-February 1, 2026 cruise on the Regal Princess Monday before our trip, we awoke to news that the predicted winter storm was going to become a reality this weekend. Which would be fine – except on Friday, Eve was supposed to drive down from Oklahoma City and on Saturday, she, Mom and I were… Continue reading
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Homeward Bound! Wednesday, December 3, 2025
It’s time to go home. Mom’s still on the mend, but we have a long travel day ahead. We put our bags out around 7:15 and when we left a few minutes later, they were already gone. We said our goodbye’s to Laura, who took good care of us and our stateroom all week and… Continue reading
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The Netherlands! Tuesday, December 2, 2025
YEA!!! Mom is feeling better!! Still not 100%, but ready to get out and about a bit. Just in time for a lovely lazy morning. We had breakfast in the Aquavit Terrace (arriving to the sounds of Sir David Wilcox’s “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”), while enjoying the scenic cruising through The Netherlands. Camels!! My… Continue reading
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Home2 Suites by Hilton
Galveston, Tx Date of last stay: January 2026 Room type: Studio, 2 queen bed Per night average: $255 Overall rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Upkeep: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: complimentary breakfast; in the room: full fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, dishwasher Service (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Airport transfers? No Michelle’s Notes: Great hotel right… Continue reading
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