August 12, 2011

old as the mtns

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Last month I made my favorite pennant-shape trip across the country: Chicago to LA to Bellingham and back.

...LA LA LA...

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Had to visit this Cali girl!

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Sister in Debs Park.

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MJ has some great hiking/running trails in her neighborhood.

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Soy Cafe.

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Dancefloor lights at La Cita.

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Love these 2.

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Scoops!

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Pupusas!

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Rob & Lisa's rad pad.

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Babs at Sage.

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Among other amazing things, this vegan "soul bowl" contained fried mac & cheese!

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The Beverly Hills vultures swooped in during summer sales and left a trail of Lanvins.

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Pressed Juicery.

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Flore salad.

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Thank you, sister! And you, SoCal. I'll be back again when Chicago freezes over...

...CORNER POCKET...

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Washington-ward.

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Out where clouds come down... (sun setting over the San Juans)

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My football fan father would approve of this plane.

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Amanda, Sheana (and secret Cameron) out on the town.

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Karaoke bombing The Cabin.

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How to karaoke bomb? Get in. Sing. Get out!

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Brunch.

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Down by the bay.

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Plaid posse! (Only minimally planned!)

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Following photo ops, we danced to Top 40 jamz.

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I woke up to Mandar going above and beyond as per usual: coffee, coconut water, favorite coconut yogurt, mimosas...

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I mean, seriously!

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Jed's Midas touch.

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Farmerly advice.

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Lake Samish.

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Born & raised in a summer haze.

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Jed's rdg material/pop-up library for an afternoon at the lake.

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Marie B!

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BBQ at Ellis.

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Another Amanda-made caprese salad.

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Went for a Sunday morning run through some of my favorite Bellingham spots and took pics (for you, Mare) along the way. WARNING: nostalgic/nature photos ahead...

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Maritime Heritage Park.

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South Bay Trail.

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Boulevard Park.

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Running on water.

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Marine Park in Fairhaven.

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Fairhaven. Historic!

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Mt. Baker.

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Remembering Trying to remember how to run on hills. Oof!

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Our old street at the base of Sehome Hill.

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Inside a Richard Serra on the campus of Western Washington.

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The way we walked.

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Where I used to hang out and read while Mary practiced bassoon.

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Back at the Bayou for brunch, Jed, Amanda, and I got three drinks each. VACAY!

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Beignets with bourbon caramel sauce!

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More Lake Samish.

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BBQ at Mark & Tracy's.

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So many chips!

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Jonny V!

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Mark & Cam!

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Ian & Ben at Old Town! (I wanted Ben to enjoy some self-serve water and expensive eggs before he moved to Seattle. haha)

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Thank you, friends! And you, Middle Earth. Until next time...

1 comment:

MARY said...

Love it love it love it. Love you.