Playing Tourist at Home

We had some guests again last weekend. Our friends, Meghan and Matt, came all the way from Minneapolis to play in the Olympics and to revisit the great city of Seattle. (Megs and I met in Seattle 5 years ago at EarthCorps. We spent more hours in coffee shops in that year than most people do in a lifetime; it was glorious).

Wouldn't you believe that the Midwesterners brought some Midwestern thunder and lightening with them? We took them for a hike along the Solduc River in the Olympic National Park, thunder boomed through the ancient trees as sleet, hail, snow, and rain kept fast company.

Few words can capture the essence of these sweet friends, so I will leave you with a few choice photos.

Justin assesses the need for trail improvements.

Fording the mighty river.

Cold, wet, and in good company.

Seattle trolls are famous.

Vegan, gluten-free, bliss at The Flying Apron.

Matt gets to experience one of our favorite pastimes at one of our favorite cafes.