We're back! And what a wonderful time we had together... laughing, dancing, and enjoying each others company. The "Zaandam" was beautiful with it's music theme, gorgeous theater and staterooms. We spent a lot of time in the piano bar playing "Name that Tune", and a small group of us gals did win on one night!
Catalina Island was our first stop on the Pacific Coastal itinerary. Always a fun place to be. We walked along the marina, stopped in all the shops, bought ice cream cones and lattes. After Catalina we spent two days at sea, and I will say the seas were a little on the rough side. But a sea-sick pill with lunch and dinner, and all was great! Astoria, Oregon was the next stop where we spent the afternoon at their annual Seafood and Wine Festival. We were SO lucky to be there on that weekend. We ate oysters (well, I didn't), amazing melty fresh crab sandwiches, tasted wine from all over Oregon and bought some fun things to bring home. The next day brought us to Victoria, BC and the always lovely Butchart Gardens. If you have not been there, it is an absolute MUST-SEE on your next visit into Victoria. Not only is the history of the gardens very interesting, but the many gardens are filled with gorgeous flowers and colors. We also enjoyed a wonderful high-tea! And of course you can always get your high-tea at the Empress hotel as well as the gardens!
The end of our journey brought us to Vancouver where we hopped on a motorcoach down to Seattle. For some of us, Seattle is home, and others onto other parts of the country.
I hope you join us next year for the 10th year in a row of the Great Girls Getaway. We are doing some preliminary planning but are focused on the Caribbean so pack your sun screen and join the fun!
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