April 14, 2012
Where did I see many sights of France, Ireland and Italy all in one day for free ?
At the Rick Steves’ European Travel Festival in Edmonds, Washington. Rick (we are on first name basis now) was in Europe but the co-authors of his guide books gave the presentations. It was wonderful – entertaining, interesting, informative and packed with fellow travel lovers. Edmonds is a charming community about 30 minutes north of Seattle. I also enjoyed walking around town in today’s sunshine to see the tulip and crab apple trees blooming, plus the daffodils, tulips and lavender, to name a few. Rick Steves’ Travel Store is a four block walk to the banks of Puget Sound, where I vegged afterwards to soak up the atmosphere. What beautiful country and a great day!
I’m in Seattle and the surrounding area for the next week for various fun outings…… but you’ll have to tune in to find out just what I am up to – there is so much to do here that its difficult to decide!
My first whale sighting!
Fancy roundabout in the middle of town.
Beautiful murals in Edmonds.
Rick’s travel store.
Ferries are everywhere.
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