Seattle

A relatively uneventful pass through immigration and 350 passengers waiting to board (the seats were all sold and occupied so none spare for the waiting list) saw us on board in good seats in plenty of time.  The water crossing in the large catamaran was very smooth, although initially through thick fog with the warning fog horn blaring.  Total trip was just less than 3 hours, with lunch provided on the way.

Our hotel here in Seattle is the worst we have stayed in so far - a long way from the action in downtown restaurants and shops, no breakfast, a disco/pizza joint downstairs, empty fridge, no glasses, no bottle opener/cork screw, no soap, etc.  on the plus side, there is a safe, and the bathroom and main room are quite roomy.  There is also WiFi access.  

We can't help but wonder how the election is going without our votes, but cannot yet access the progress voting.

More soon.

Our Catamaran being loaded with food and cases.

To show Reagan the powerful jet motors, pushing 350 people at 35 knots.  Not a bad craft.

The size of this cruise liner, if you can see it, is enormous.  We are now into river cruises.

Through the rain, the Seattle Space Needle.

Customs as we arrived in Seattle.  Computer break down, everyone waits.  The joys of travelling.