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Girls’ Day Out

I’m sad that we missed the tulip festival we were supposed to attend — Spring came early to Washington this year — but thrilled that Amy and I got to enjoy a mini road trip together. Hours together in the car, on ferries, and enjoying a couple of adult beverages on the deck of a waterfront café then exploring a super-cute town gave us plenty of time to catch up. It was awesome.

Here are some pics from our journey to Port Townsend and back.

Restaurant at the Mukilteo ferry terminal.
Restaurant at the Mukilteo ferry terminal.

 

Amy and Me
Amy and Me

 

One of the ferries.
One of the ferries.

 

Washington State Ferry
Washington State Ferry

 

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Amy

 

Toll Booth
Toll Booth

 

Ferry pulling into the terminal at Coupeville.
Ferry pulling into the terminal at Coupeville.

 

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Cool RV

 

Cool RV
Cool RV

 

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On Whidbey Island

 

Ferry History
Ferry History

 

Leaving Coupeville, view of Fort Casey and the Admirality Head Lighthouse.
Leaving Coupeville, view of Fort Casey and the Admirality Head Lighthouse.

Mike and I visited that very spot back in 2013 with our friends Annelies and Yves. Thank goodness Amy and I had MUCH better weather!

View of Port Townsend from the water.
View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

Those are the Olympic Mountains in the background.

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

 

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View of Port Townsend from the water.

The weather really was picture-perfect.

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Amy on the car deck as we prepared to disembark in Port Townsend.

 

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This waterfront café was a great spot for a lunch break.

 

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My view from the cafe’s deck.

 

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Amy’s view from the cafe’s deck.

 

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Amy and the otters.

 

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Tacoma Narrows Bridge with Mount Rainier (taken by Amy)

We really did have a great day out. It was good for both of us. I think Amy really enjoyed being chauffeured around all day. 🙂

I know I certainly enjoyed the company. I miss that kid, who isn’t technically a kid anymore, but who will always be one of my kids. <3

I’ll share some pics of the town in another post.