Three-week rest is what we needed - we didn’t realize how much we needed to see the fir trees! And the fact is; we needed to leave Costa Rica for a few days because of our visas (one can only stay in CR for 90 days in a row) … so we came home!
It was so good to see Dale’s dad - who picked us up at O’Hare for a quick lunch before we got back on the plane to head to Seattle … we had a four hour lay-over - so it was perfect! While seating at lunch I realized ALL of my winter wardrobe was in his closet as that was the last place I had been before heading to the boat in November … so Dale took the helm - oh I mean he took over the drivers seat and away we headed to Willowbrook - 18 minutes (yes 18 minutes) we were back up in the closet that I took over gathering everything that looked warm - I forgot I had shoes with toes and heels there! Back to O’Hare in 20 minutes - the quickest turnaround ever!! And dear sweet Father just went along with us like it was an everyday occurrence….
Arriving in Seattle we were overwhelmed with sleep deprivation. Just wanting to shut our eyes - only 90 minute wait for the shuttle that would take us to Anacortes - a little supper and away we went - I think Dale and I crashed immediately - arriving in Mount Vernon was a shock as we didn’t really “know” where we were at.
Never tire of seeing this Seattle Skyline
Sleeping in “our” Anacortes bed was heavenly that night and waking to the glorious view of Puget Sound and the firs …it was the beginning of a wonderful respite!
The Snow Geese are pack in the Skagit Valley - just like clockwork
I love this sight as we head towards "our land home."
We had such a grand time catching up with family and friends … especially my mom and dad - it is such a pleasure to just be able to pop in and see them anytime I want!! Can’t wait till it is a permanent happening! Emily and Kyle - Dale enjoyed his ski trips with them as well as a trip up to Mt. Baker with our new neighbors in LaConner - Bob and Mike. Glori and Mike are always so gracious … as is Laura and Brian … love spending time with those four! Besides I got a little time to hug Baby Jay!
Guess I am not the only one that needed a hug!
I will let you in on a little secret … (yes, I have shared this with Dale) - I actually was missing the boat … can you believe it … we both needed and wanted to get back to our “home” …
There she sits - second one on the right ... safe and secure!
We have planned a four month vacation in the northern part of Costa Rica - Companion will be docked for most of the time in the Marina Papagayo - this will be home for our own “floating condo” - we are lovin’ the pool and having laundry facilities is a bonus plus all the water I want is included! We have loads of friends and family that are meeting us here … we plan on taking overnight sail trips as well as day sails with a little bit of fishing, snorkeling and happy hours - also land excursions … till mid April when we will head south - back to Golfito to have the boat shipped “home!”
Marnia Papagayo
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