Pacific Northwest: Washington, Canada, Oregon, California

Wedding in Seattle

We attended a beautiful wedding for Norgen's cousin. The garden ceremony was perfect. It hadn't rain in Seattle for about 40 days. The reception and program went well. 

 Mt. Ranier was not as cold as we had thought. While driving, saw a baby bear cross our path and then later a deer peeking around the tree.

I really thought it would be much colder, hence our jackets. Any temperature below 70 F, Norgen would feel cold. (she wants to move to Alaska...!!! )

 We were told to visit the Richmond Night Market near Vancouver BC. As it was getting dark, we drove carefully through an industrial area trusting our GPS. Clearly thinking we were in the wrong area, we trusted what we were seeing. We followed people walking along the sidewalk watching where they were headed since we still could not see the market. Low and behold, around the buildings and through large parking lot, we came to the market area. We began to hear the familiar sounds of a market (reminds me of the swap meet back in Honolulu, HI). We dared to eat food that we didn't recognize. Pricing seemed to be fare. Until, I hear my wife, Norgen, bargaining prices down to $1 or $2. Brought home for Kiarrah a large "Korean" style "Dora" blanket that somehow needed to fit in our luggage. I always remember to pack light, knowing going home we will have to stuff more things! Maybe that's why I tend to forget some clothing....so when I need a new pants or shirt, oh well, we need to find the nearest outlet mall!    

@ Crater Lake, Oregon 

Crescent Bay, CA

Drove to Vancouver BC. Stanley Park offered a great experience...you could bike, run or walk. Pretty big.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful, panoramic views...

September, 2012- What a beautiful city! Vibrant, cosmopolitan people with diverse cultures. Traveling from Seattle, WA was a breeze. Driving through the border was very seamless. No hassle at all.

One of my wife's favorite place in the world: Stanley Park. Bike riding, strolling, ocean-gazing and people watching- so much to do! Stunning views of the city.

Disneyworld, Orldando Florida - What a massive place! Considering we've been to Disneyland, California. Staying at the Hilton Grand Vacation Club - Seaworld Resort, we were able to purchase a multi-day pass, alternating with visits to Seaworld, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, amongst other tourist attractions.

Norgen and Dino's Travel Diary

Since 2008, Norgen & I have travelled to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Lake Tahoe, Orlando, Florida, stops in Paris & Amsterdam. Spent the 2010-11 holiday season in Barcelona & Madrid, Spain and Lisboa, Portugal.

2009 New Year's Eve at Disneyland, California
2010 New Year's Eve at Barcelona, Spain
2011 New Year's Eve at Warriors Lounge, Waikiki/Honolulu, Hawaii

Using our Hilton Grand Vacation Club timeshare, we've been able to travel to a number of places that we wouldn't have been able to. Spending time at the Grand Waikikian to the Hilton Waikoloa Village/King's Land and the Bay Club.

Next stop, May 2012 - Orlando/Miami, Florida.