March 2016, Seattle

 This year I made another trip to my friends Marne and Elaine in Seattle to celebrate my 49th birthday.

Dieuwke and I planned to go together, but unfortunetaley she couldn't join me. Friday morning at 7pm Rob dropped me at Schiphol. I'm Always afraid about being late, and miss my plane. But nothing to worry ; )

 It is always is a long flight, about 9.40 hours. Lucky we have ipads, mobile phones and quilt stuff to keep yourself busy. 

One of the advantages about going in march is that we could visit the quiltshow in Monroe.

..... and spend time in Marne's quiltatelier.

 ...... having breakfast with the Linda's.

 I LOVE STARBUCKS. Especially the Starbucks at Pike Place market, the first Starbucks was established here in 1902.

 So dissappointed: SOLD OUT on my birthday.

Marne and Elaine took me out for a birthday dinner in the evening to Salty's. A lovely fish restaurant, with amazing views on Seattle.