It took little time after moving up here before we were told about the city of Leavenworth. Leavenworth is on the tip of every tongue when one asks a resident about “must see” spots in Washington. Watching the glow that appears in someone’s eye as they reflect on the town’s offerings is often more convincing than the stories themselves. Therefore, the question became not “if” we should visit, but rather “when.” After a bit of research, we came to the…
Washington was not the first place we considered when we started looking to move out of California. We had friends who moved to Texas who spoke highly of it. Job opportunies in Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and other states tempted us with a means of escape. Research into other areas beckoned us away from our home. Oregon, specifically Portland, was one such place. The few times we have visited have all been positive and enjoyable. Full of character, kindred spirits, delicious…