Day 10: Seattle & Portland

So we Googled. We looked up a good place to eat in Seattle that wasn't too "touristy." And I say we succeeded. It was a place called Pearl's. It was the most adorable cafe EVER and I'm absolutely IN LOVE with it. It wasn't really near any other restaurant or really any other main drag. It was kind of nestled in a residential area. It didn't look like much from the outside but the inside was FULL OF CHARM. Nice antique-y wired chairs with plush cushions at little cafe tables and red and purple sofas. A fire place, some fountains and charm-like lighting fixtures dangling from the ceiling. The menu was written in colorful paints and chalks on a chalk board. Sam & I both ordered a crepe (hers was Hammy Wammy, mine was a DELICIOUS Mango Chicken crepe with spinach and mushrooms--which I normally don't like--but the cheese and the chicken and the mango just blended with it all so well!). We also ordered something called bubble tea. Which I'm still not entirely sure what it is. But it comes in different flavors and you can choose to have tapioca or flavored gummies at the bottom. It's slightly reminiscent of a smoothie...but milkier...and with candy. But not like a shake. It's strange but absolutely wonderful! I almost want to drive back up there for lunch tomorrow.

But I-5 traffic is AWFUL! Today was the day of interstate driving...and IT SUCKED. Going into Seattle wasn't so bad on I-90...but then coming south on I-5 to Portland....we were in BUMPER TO BUMPER rush hour traffic for at LEAST an hour and a half...though it felt longer. After we got through it though, it was actually one of my favorite roads to drive on so far. Still scenic to me and slightly reminiscent of home...

Now we are in Beaverton, which is a part of Portland. We're staying at our friend Julia's for a couple days. We met one of her roommates and a couple of her friends and sat in the living room chatting and catching up. Since we'll be here for a couple days we've planned out a couple spots to hit which I'm quite anxious for (you'll find out later..:P). Today was already made simply by the bubble tea. I can't wait until tomorrow.

Love Always & Forever,

Stephanie

Song of the day: Hello Seattle by Owl City