Last week we visited the Chittenden locks. It was amazing to see the largest lock completely empty for its annual cleaning and maintenance. We got to see a small yacht go through the small lock when we arrived. We especially enjoyed the fish ladders where we saw a few straggling salmon making the exhausting journey home to their spawning grounds. It was raining a lot so I didn't take my camera, but you can check out the link for great pictures.
I found a relexology path at Marymoor Park in Redmond last week. It was really amazing. Check it out.
We also visited the "Fremont Troll" under the Aurora Bridge. It is a giant sculpture holding a real VW Bug in it's grip. Check it out under the "First Snow" album.
Last night we enjoyed attending St. Marks for their annual "O" Antiphon service. It's a service of lessons and carols based on the verses of the hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." It was a wonderful way to start the seasons of Advent.
As you may have heard in the news, western Washington received a large snowfall (see great pictures at right) this weekend followed by a huge rain. We are safe, warm, and dry despite scattered destruction around us - flooded streets, downed trees, mudslides. Here's a link to a newspaper article with details: link
