Ahhh Washington. You’re beautiful! I love you! But it rain’s here, might be an understatement. My husband and I have the pleasure of spending a lot of time here because of his job. For him, month’s, for me, usually a week or so here and there and usually in the summer when it’s spectacular! This year however since we’re empty nesters and all, I’ve had the opportunity to travel with him here for a few months. It’s winter, which means rain. Now don’t be confused, it’s not the Gulf Coast tropical rain most are used to, it’s more of a annoying misty drizzle. Just enough for a never ending bad hair day.
The locals don’t even seem to notice it. I guess if they did nothing would ever get done. So life goes on, in the rain. They do however have a special appreciation for the sun. Walk into a store, it’s the first topic of conversation, “sun’s out!” and so is every single living soul. I’m not a fan of our life giving Sun, I’m much more suited for rainy overcast day’s. But I have to say, after 10 straight days of non stop drizzle, I’m a little more stoked about the sun more than usual. (But just for a day or two.)
I can tell you that people here put up with this weather, because the fruits of it come summer are beauty you cannot imagine. Lush, evergreen, fertile landscapes, backdropped by mountains and water. Just pick a direction and go. From Seattle, to Mt. Rainier, Skagit Valley, Mt. Baker, Leavenworth, The Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Washington you are splendid, and I love you! 💚
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