Sweet reunion

 

Together at last! Doing the town in Winthrop yesterday, including mandatory stop at the ice cream stand and Trail's End Bookstore. 

We got out of Seattle quite early, and had the North Cascades Highway mostly to ourselves. Whew. By afternoon, the highway was roaring with a steady stream of cars, trucks and motorcycles pouring into town. How things have changed in the Methow Valley, from the old quiet days. The waits were hours long at the few restaurants open, so we opted for an outdoor pizza restaurant dinner and everyone enjoyed it. 

The weather is lovely, chilly this morning, but up to a pleasant 80 or so later.  Seattle marine air has a touch of dampness even on our "hot" days, but the mountain dryness over here makes for a soothing warmth, especially this time of year. 

We have a beautiful room at a hotel we've never stayed before in Winthrop, with a sunrise view of Mt. Gardener in the distance. Time to get moving-- Maya just sent me a text message. Busy day ahead.