Highlights from Alaska
A trip to Alaska was a long time in the making and after a busy spring we were so eager to be on vacation! We spent a weekend exploring Seattle before we boarded for our Alaskan cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed wandering around Pike Place Market looking in shops and trying yummy food. Had to see the original Starbuck's. We watched them throw fish and I told the kids the story of the famous thrown fish and how you can make any job fun if you choose to make it that way! The day was beautiful with sunshine and perfect for eating outside. We were there on Father's Day and Dad chose this restaurant, Skalka, for breakfast. I will admit that I did not expect it to be good, but it was delicious! The food is Georgian (and not meaning the American Southeast) and we had the most delicious dish with soft, tender bread and a creamy, mild cheese. Wish I knew where to get this near us! The guys enjoyed an outing to see the Mariners play! Always more fun when your team wins! The girls went to t