Today we headed home to cap off a great week. After packing up, we headed out on our way home by way of Tacoma. The GPS, however, didn't know about a road closure due to construction in Vancouver, so we took a slightly round about route to Highway 99 to Blaine, Washington. Also, we didn't know (nor did the GPS) that the Peace Arch crossing was closed for a "friendly border celebration." So we, and everyone else, headed a bit east to the alternate crossing. Since it's a smaller operation, it took just under an hour to get across the border.
Once in Washington, we headed south on I-5, stopping in Ferndale for "lunch": a scone and a coffee. It was good at a local place. From there it was simply down I-5 with the obligatory slowdown in Seattle. Even on a Sunday afternoon.
We were to meet the rest of the family at the Harmon Brewpub at 4:30 for a birthday dinner with the whole gang. We got there a little early and walked about a bit. It was a great gathering to celebrate Dick's birthday, and the Harmon is always good.
After dinner we gathered at Tim & Venessa's for drinks and cheer. Tim has gotten pretty good at making cocktails. We then headed home, with Karen driving and the usual stop at the Chehalis Starbucks. It was a great conclusion to a wonderful week of holiday.
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