Sept 7th - Day 24

To start off, let me say this, "Jeff, I know you had to get home but you MISSED OUT!".

Though the days at Keith's and Tim's were shorter, the bonus of Lee & Pauline having me for two evenings and taking all of Monday off really allowed me to revitalize, especially with the tour Lee took me on into Seattle and area.

We started the afternoon with a visit to the Taproom, a favourite of Lee's for the selection of 160+ beer on tap with seasonal rotating varieties. A sample rack of 4 - 6 oz glasses got things off to a good start, enjoying Tricerahops IPA- Dead Guy Ale - Pike's 2x IPA - Bunt Ale. All were different and delictable but the Bunt won out for the final full pint. Quite the huge place, with a massive curved bar, large open seating area and a pool room in the back that housed 3 sweet pool tables plus room for more.




With a light glow we walked over to Pike's Public Market to take in the architecture, culture (that would be the interesting mix of people) and the imense sensory overload of the shops, varieties and colours that the market offered. Of course we only saw a small portion as we had other places to visit. From here we went to the Chittaden Locks where it was packed with all sizes of boats and yachts moving from fresh to sea water. Plenty of large salmon jumping and friendly people all about.


We missed the opportunity to check out the world's largest building and tour of, at the Boeing assmebly plant but that will be handled on the next visit down. Timing was everything and with our tummy's growling we headed out to Mulkiteo for a great new experience.

It was the Diamond Knot Brewery & Pub for dinner and getting Stoned! Quite cool - like a fondeau only better and not messy. I ordered the tenderloin medallions, which came out raw and sizzling on a super heated flat stone. You proceed to add your sauce, beer and spices and cook it to your own liking right there. Fantastic with the Industrial IPA we enjoyed along side. Oh, and you get peanuts to de-shell onto the floor too, but not for peanuts, just add it to the bill, eh.

Our server, a 24 year old young lady who was sick of fine dining and a 3 week rookie, ended up convincing me that I needed a shirt to prove I got stoned. Of course the extra large was $2 more. Cheese & Rice! We decided to wrap up before getting to far out of hand. What a place though. Not grungy, just comfortable and great atmosphere. You even get to piss into a spent keg of Budweiser as they don't serve it here.

We headed back to Lee's for a final night-beer, tightening of the chain and confirming my route home tomorrow. Weather is calling for one, yes one clear day then more rain. 370 miles to make it to my starting point. It's almost coming to an end - but not yet . . . .