Quick weekend trip to Bellingham

When Erin invited me to come out to Bellingham (as real Canadians do...)  for a power shopping experience I had no idea what I got myself into...  Not only did Erin (and her family) provide me with an amazing place to stay and lots of yummy food and wine - she also spent all day Saturday driving me around to the best bargain places and advised me in my shopping decisions.  I got plenty of necessary and not quite so necessary things to replace what I couldnt take with me from Europe and to get me ready for my new place!

 First, getting in line for the ferry.  The meaning of living on an island is slowly sinking in on me...  everytime you want to leave basically means: take a ferry or a flight.  Which just means some extra time and planning.  And in winter...  not a lot of the ferries run on a regular schedule, which makes it less fun.

 But - once I got to Erin's place, the proximity of Lake Whatcom and the overall beauty of Bellingham along with the welcoming family made more than up for the trip (which really isnt that bad at all).

 Here are Rusty and Freya - the dogs in the family - too cute!  Both of them!

 Erin also made sure to show me some of Bellinghams most beautiful sides - and not just the shopping highlights...  So I for sure will have to come back in summer to explore more of the beauty and shorelines and Washington sites.

 On the ride back the wind picked up and it got increasingly stormy...  Luckily I left rather early (also taking into account the border and an interessting experience I had on the way over with the friendly people working there) - cause the later ferries actually did get cancelled because of the wind.  You can imagine why when you see the following picture...

 And of course I cannot show you all the things I picked up in Bellingham which range from an induction plate, toaster, lamp, toothbrush - to...  my most fun new possession: the Roomba.  Thank you Erin, for taking me into it!  It is a vacuum  cleaner which does all the work while you are out of the house!  Works amazingly (even better once I have cleared up my fllor space) and it soo much fun to watch manoeuver around all corners and bits and pieces and different floors...

Once again, thanks Erin for having me and taking me around all the great places and the fun conversations we had - see you again soon!!!