We overslept till 4:15am, but were able to get up and get ready by 4:35am when Jeannette N. picked us up. We got to the airport and through all the checkpoints, bought water bottles. I had brought my yogurt with me, but had to hurry and eat it before going through the TSA checkpoint. Amy and Jeff were there checking us all off. Great fun seeing everyone that would be on the trip. We logged on the internet and signed up for the Eagle Tour zipline in Whistler, so we could go w/Joyce and Lynda. Barbie Baer and Marcyne Heitman signed up to go with us, too. We had a good flight on a small plane from Pensacola. We were in the very back w/Joyce, Lynda, Susan, Barbie and Marcyne, and the Wasses. Our flight attendant was incredibly nice. She came back and sat with us for a while. She was so friendly and informative.
At Houston, we arrived in Terminal B then went to Terminal C on the tram. C to E are connected. We had a 3 hour layover, so looked around a bit. Somewhere after arriving in Terminal C, we found a tribute to President George Bush, so we took pictures there. We bought lunch at Houston airport. We found a Jamba Juice stand in Terminal E. They have smoothies, yogurt and are reasonably priced. $4.50 for yogurt and granola. Also have Subway, Real Foods, food court in Terminal C or D. I was wishing for sandals and rolling carryon as the transition between Terminals was a long walk.
Second flight was 4+ hours, so we had the yogurt/smoothies in the airport, then bought protein bars, which we ate on the plane. We had a three across seat section and by the window was a little 11 year old guy name Cade. We talked a lot with him and helped him get comfortable with flying. He was going to Seattle to visit grandparents and cousin. He lives w/his mom in Houston area, but comes to Seattle each summer. We arrived in Seattle just before 2pm local, had a long walk to the bus after getting our luggage. We didn’t board bus till nearly 3pm, arrived at hotel about 3:30, but didn't get bags till after 4. We spent time freshening up, checking out our room as well as the lobby and gift shop. We had dinner at 5. One thing we noticed on the way to the hotel, as well as elsewhere was the different sculptures that were found everywhere. We saw a typing eraser, an umbrella that was turned inside out (reminiscent of Pensacola) and a metal tree as examples of this.
Dinner at the Six Seven (67) Restaurant in the hotel: Meal covers appetizer, entree, dessert. We ate with the Sanfords. Definitely was a 5 star experience
Appetizer: lobster ravioli, heirloom tomato, BLT salad were the choices made at our table. All were delicious.
Entree choices: halibut, marlin, pork loin, scallops, salmon, prime rib - everyone loved the food here. No complaints from anyone we talked to about the meal.
Dessert: cheesecake, chocolate torte, creme brûlée, can ask for fresh fruit plate. Our table had two each of the first two. Cheesecake was wonderful. Chocolate torte was good. Joyce was at a nearby table with other ladies, and she got the fruit plate.
After dinner, we went with the Sanfords to Pikes Place Market, which is a nice walk. We were headed to a grocery store that I had found on the internet. The Kress IGA grocery on 3rd street was where we bought bottled water, more protein bars, and a nylon bag to take with us. We had a good time with Brenda and Anthony, but my feet were killing me. There was a public square area that was very interesting. People w/purple hair, lots of people selling things and playing musical instruments. We didn’t see her, but the Wasses saw a lady playing the saw w/a bow. We also walked past the first Starbucks on Pike’s Place and got pictures there.
After we got back, we checked out the gym: 2 ellipticals, 2 treadmills, 1 bike. Weight bench and an all-in-one piece. We did 20 min. on the ellipticals. The sleep was wonderful. Also, we were right next to the Norwegian Cruise Lines terminal and the Norwegian Star was in port when we arrived, then it left before dinner. The next morning we awoke to find the Norwegian Pearl in port and getting ready to disembark.
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