We’re off to Seattle to pick up the Magic Bus and continue our Great Circle Tour.  Phase 1 saw us traveling from Michigan via the upper peninsula, across Canada through the Canadian Rockies to Squamish/Vancouver and then south to Seattle.  Along the way we visited family and friends, saw amazing lands and had an adventure or two.  

My intentions were grand when I returned home in late October.  I planned to build an amazing blog and spend quality at home time posting stories and photos of Phase 1 of the Great Circle Tour but life got in the way.  I focused on family, healing my politically bruised heart and on the enjoyment of holiday happenings.  I’ll play catch up later with pictures and tales of Phase 1 later.  For now it’s on to Phase 2.  Let the fun begin! 

We left the bus in storage at a lovely storage facility in Bothell, Washington.  We left most of our supplies, clothes, toys and tools in the bus when we returned home in October.  I was smart enough to take inventory on my smart phone of those items with the full intention of returning with only those in January.  Needless to say we returned with 5 suitcases/duffle bags and had to rent a car to transport our luggage.   

We had a lovely lunch with Yue and Julie.  The Peruvian Chicken was a great food choice.  It was wonderful to see them both.  It fills me with hope for a brighter tomorrow knowing such thoughtful, intelligent young people.  It’s thought provoking to think about the future of technology, energy and global business. 

Next we were off to spend the afternoon and evening with Emilie, Rick, Donna, David and the children.  I love my family and time with them is always a treat.  The kids are lively, curious and astute in their interaction with the world.  The adults were fun and engaging even as the Seahawks trounced upon the Lions.  Emilie prepared delicious food and drinks.  We talked west coast living, explored the future of 3D printing and the attributes of life in Finland.  We settled into bed early after a long day of travel and fun.