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Details:  Many locals use the Bremerton Ferry as a way to commute to and from work.  For visitors, a ferry ride is a fun way to spend some time, giving you a unique view of the city.  It’s a pleasant ride, even on a gray, cloudy day.
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In Mexico, Halloween is celebrated with Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, an extended holiday that also covers November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day).  While celebrations vary from area to area, all observances are steeped in tradition and rich with culture.
The observance of Day of the Dead goes back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, back to the time of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples in Mexico.  It was believed that the souls of the deceased return annually to visit living relatives, to eat and drink with them.  It was necessary, then, to have big festivals and …read more

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All work and no play may make Jill a very financial secure girl, but it’s also a recipe for dullness!
That’s why you’ll want to attend CRAVE Show ‘07, a style event that will allow you a little fun, relaxation, and self indulgence.  And those are all very good things!
You can spend some quality solo or girlfriend time with nine themed showcases:  lifestyle experts, a fashion stage, fitness studio, décor design stations, spa services, cosmetics counters, travel desks, culinary delights, and a connection café for friendship and networking.  It’s a perfect GNO (girls’ night out) event.  You can check out the schedule …read more

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I happen to live with two of the cutest cats ever.  Benjamin (in photo below) is a rescued 13 year old Siamese seal point, and Misha (in photo at left) is a 4 year old Bengal-Siamese flame point mix.  There is no grandeur in their blood lines, they are simply loved and spoiled pets.
There are, however, way too many unclaimed cats and kittens who aren’t living the good life that my guys are.  That’s part of the reason that the Evergreen Cat Fanciers fall cat show got my attention.  ECF is a non-profit organization that donates the proceeds from their twice yearly cat …read more

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Well, it’s not exactly a birthday, and it’s not really about me.  But it was one year ago today that The Seattle Traveler was launched, along with The DC Traveler.  Maybe it’s more of a happy anniversary to both of us!
Thanks to all of you who have become regular readers here at The Seattle Traveler over this past year.  And let’s toast to another year that’s even better than the first!
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Vincent Price and horror movies just seem to go hand in hand.  While he didn’t always play the monster, it seemed he was frequently cast as a quirky, campy, often eerie, kind of of character.
But did you know that he was quite the foodie as well?  He was.  And with his wife, Mary, he co-authored several cookbooks.
Chef Philip Mihalski, of Nell’s, has created a perfect combination of food, wine, and Halloween, for another in his series of gourmet tribute dinners. The dinner will showcase Price’s love of food, and feature a six course meal with wine pairings.  Check out the menu.
Location:  Nell’s, …read more

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Details:  The Dungeness Spit (in Sequim) juts out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.  It is in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, and is the location of the Dungeness Lighthouse.
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REI is not just a long time Seattle store, it’s a destination in and of itself.  In fact, it ranks as one of Seattle’s top sightseeing attractions.
REI Seattle has become known for its rock climbing wall, a 65 foot tall, realistic, four-story rock sculpture, with routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.11.  Gear and belay is provided by the store staff.
I’ve spent some time at the rock wall.  I wasn’t climbing; I was standing there looking up at the people who were.  That’s one mighty tall wall!
REI offers climbing classes for all ages and abilities.  The kids climbing class …read more

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All community festivals are NOT created equal, but the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival joins the Penn Cove Mussel Festival at the very top of my list.
The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival is Port Angeles’ annual celebration of seafood, and, more specifically, that wonderful crustacean, the Dungeness Crab.  Dungeness crab average six to seven inches across the back, and are the sweetest of all the crabs.  The crab gets its name from the town of Dungeness, located near Sequim, where they were first commercially harvested.  In addition to Washington State, Dungeness crabs are also found in the waters of Alaska.
While the festival features …read more

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This weekend, the Puget Sound Mycological Society sponsors its 44th annual Wild Mushroom Exhibit at the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington.
This exhibit is one of the largest in the United States, with over 200 different types of wild mushrooms on display, showing the appropriate classification (edible, poisonous, or valueless as food).  Visitors are welcome to bring in mushrooms to be identified for experts.  If you have some wild mushrooms growing in your yard, you can find out if they are good enough to eat.  (NOTE:  Collect the entire mushroom, including underground parts, to aid in …read more

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