Honeymoon Part III

Here is the last installment of the tale of our honeymoon. 

So, after spending 3  days being tourists in the city of Seattle we left the city to drive to Matt's grandma's house near Port Townsend, Washington.

We went back to the airport to get our rental car (which we loved) and set out on the 2 hour drive around the sound and up the peninsula to the little gated community in the woods. Yes, Washington is very much like a geography class. 

The drive there was absolutely beautiful, and very reminiscent of the UP, except there were WAY more flower gardens and way less cars parked in the lawn. All the roads were surrounded by tall pine trees except for when there was a view of the ocean sound. The woods are my favorite. I grew up in the woods. And sometimes living in the rolling cornfields of southern Wisconsin makes me miss my woods so much. I could live in Washington, with the amazing pine trees. 

Then we got to grandma's house. The first thing I saw were the flowers. She has one of the most beautiful flower gardens I have seen in quite awhile. They are gorgeous, as is the rest of her house. And, as is she. 

I really, really like Matt's grandma. She is pretty fun. She lives in a house with a room called "the library", how could I not think of her as a kindred spirit? She is educated and very well traveled. She likes to read and play cards. All over her house are interesting souvenirs and fascinating artifacts from memories long past. We could talk for hours, and also sit in silence and feel no need to talk. So, it was a fantastic trip and I can't wait until we can come visit again. 

Matt and his grandma

We stayed with her for 4 days. We went whale watching. We played down by the beach. We explored Port Townsend. We played cards. We ate fantastic food. We had a great time. 

After leaving grandma's house we took the ferry across the sound back to Seattle. Then we drove to our great friend's house. Caleb and Kate went to Thailand with me a year ago, and we became very close. They are the funnest people to hang out with. We spent a lot of time hanging out at their house talking and laughing very hard. We spent our last day with them exploring the city one last time. And, of course, this included one last trip to the market. 

Matt and me with Kate and Caleb Miller

So, there are a few highlights from our trip. 

Here are my top 10 favorites from our honeymoon:

10. 

Our fancy dinner out to eat the best meal of our lives.

9. 

The weather. It was perfection for me!

8. 

Taking a boat out to an island and then strolling on the island in the sun.

7. 

Our fancy hotel, and having two beds. :)

6.

The ferry. It scared the crap outta me, but I grew to like it. 

5. 

The market! There is nothing more that needs to be said. 

4.

The plethora of Starbucks available! Including the VERY FIRST ONE!!!

3. 

Feeling like an adult and being able to make all my own decisions, and SUCCEEDING at it!!!

2.

Meeting more of Matt's family and realizing I REALLY like them. 

1.

Spending 10 days on a super fun adventure with my best friend (who I get to kiss).

One more thing...

Tomorrow is my birthday!!!