My parents visited us in the fall and bought their tickets well in advance to come back in the spring so they could experience the Skagit Tulip Festival. We just missed it when we moved out here last year so I was excited to experience it too. Unfortunately our plans were somewhat thwarted by Mother Nature. …
Category: Washington
2016 Bourbon and Bacon Fest
A few weeks ago our friends invited us to the 2016 Bourbon and Bacon Fest. With basically no research or reservations, I booked us tickets! We headed to Georgetown mid-day and only had to wait in line a little while before getting in. We had the standard tickets so we had a good three hours …
Hiking in Deception Pass State Park
After a wonderful day of wine tasting on Whidbey Island we spent the night in Oak Harbor and then headed to Deception Pass State Park the following morning. It was chilly, wet and windy but we decided to brave the elements and make the most of our morning hike. With the proper gear and attitude, …
Wine Tasting on Whidbey Island
For months we've watched passengers take the ferry from Mukilteo to Whidbey Island and talked about doing it ourselves. It's one of those things that's in your backyard and seems like something you'll eventually do. However, because it's so close and because you believe you can do it at any time, you never get around to doing it. When …
Worldly Fare: Try the World Thailand
The second box in my annual subscription to Try the World arrived, and I love it! This month I received the Thailand box, which includes an awesome assortment of savory, sweet and salty treats. I haven't been to Thailand since 2006, but I distinctly remember my food experience while there. It was the first time …
Train Rides and Vancouver’s West End
We've been to Vancouver, BC, several times but always by car. It takes about three hours to get there, but since we haven't gotten around to getting our Nexus passes yet we always end up waiting at the border crossing and adding time to our journey. Each time we go we want to return, so …
Worldly Fare: Toulouse Petit
After rescheduling several times to accommodate all of our work schedules, Brian and I finally met my co-worker and his husband for brunch this weekend at Toulouse Petit in lower Queen Anne. We had been to Toulouse once before for dinner (and LOVED it) and had been wanting to try brunch ever since. Since they don't …
Heather's Compass 