Yesterday, morning we caught the 10:25 am ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle and then on to Interstate 90 for a drive over to Yakima in eastern Washington. The weather was 'clearing', a weaselly expression meaning it was still cloudy and overcast but that the sun was starting to peak through in places. After we crossed Snoqualmie Pass, the sun was shining and you could see blue skies between the puffy white clouds. We met Doug and Nancy at the Yakima airport. They had flown in from Euphrata, where they had been judging an aerobatic competition. We drove to the Birchfield Manor where we are staying as we join 6 other couples to do some wine tasting on Monday before heading back to Seattle on Tuesday.
Rich and I realized it has been a long time since we were in eastern Washington. The last time may have been in 2003. I guess when you live on a boat, you don't go inland as much.
The Birchfield Manor includes a restored old home and a cottage house with nice accommodations including restored antiques. Our rooms has a large window seat and a private bath with a shower. It is named the Victoria. Other rooms with such names as Jenny, Anne, Elizabeth and Allison, vary in the size and amenities.
Last night several of us had a hankering for pie so we drove to the nearest Shari's restaurant for some cherry pie. Very delicious.
This morning we enjoyed breakfast in the large dining room. We have some time to relax, read and enjoy a little sun before the limousine pick us up this afternoon and takes us to several wineries to do some tasting. In the evening we will have dinner back at the manor.
Perhaps we will have a few bottles to add to our wine cellar in the bilge.
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