We arrived back in Seattle, came off the ferry, and headed to the train station for our trip to Portland to see my old poet friends, Jerry and Mary. The four-hours-or-so train ride through Washington and Oregon was fun. We especially enjoyed the viewing car with window-facing seats.
Jerry picked us up at the train station and we got lunch from a nearby deli, then went back to the house and visited with Jerry's neighbor in her beautiful yard. Later, we walked through the gorgeous rose gardens, where a band was playing, then had a lovely dinner downtown and the requisite (requisite!) visit to the mighty Powell's bookstore.
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| You should see the poetry section in this place! |
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| Public art? |
The next morning, we took a walk with Jerry and Mary through a park near their house, then Jerry took us back downtown to catch our train. On the way, we couldn't resist a stop at the legendary Voodoo Doughnuts.
After our sugar fix and a futile search for a pipe shop, we boarded the train again and headed back to Seattle. I brought along more doughnuts for the ride, just in case. MINE.
After one last night in Seattle, we headed home. Farewell, Pacific Northwest! I hope we'll be back.
