It has been a busy couple of weeks. Nicole got hired as an interim Cross-Country coach, but also had surgery, but is also taking a pottery class. I’ve been back to flying — mostly to other climates that have not yet acknowledged a change in seasons — Manzanillo, Mexico for example. In fact, Los Angeles has been pretty consistent with its weather. There was one day in mid-October where it got a little cold (66 degrees) and Nicole put on a jumper when we went to get Greek food down the street. Two days later it was over 80.
In this type of environment it is often easy to forget that there are actual seasons elsewhere in the world. As Nicole now has a very brief interlude between Cross-Country and Soccer season, we decided we’d try to sneak in one last little trip before her schedule consumes her. Victoria, British Columbia had been on our radar for some time, and it seemed as good a time as any to head up there. With no direct flights from Los Angeles, we had to first fly to Seattle. Our Alaska Airlines flight touched down a little after 6pm and it had already been dark for some time. It was raining. Can you believe it?
After taking the Link train to downtown Seattle, we walked for about 15 minutes until we got to the Hotel Crocodile. It is above a music venue and is a rather eclectic place to rest one’s head. Crocodile sculptures and art adorn the establishment. We had dinner nearby at an Italian restaurant before returning to the Croc to unwind while spinning some vinyl and fixing ourselves some tea.
I have us listed for a floatplane over to Victoria Harbour tomorrow afternoon, but it is unclear if there are actually any seats. As a backup, we can go back to SeaTac, but that’s not nearly as much fun. We have a wee bit of time in Seattle tomorrow morning to explore, but it is expected to rain. Can you believe it?
passports & pepto bismol 