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We met early for breakfast and then prepared to leave:
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Brian and Aaron discuss the proper length of summer shorts:
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Janice, Elizabeth and Amy - hamming it up:
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The drive up the Gorge was beautiful and refreshing. Paul and Elizabeth experienced their first sunrise since they moved to the west coast (obviously not early risers!)
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Our first stop was the Chamberlain Rest Area where we met up with Ken and Jodi:
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Then we headed up out of the Gorge on some twisty roads:
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And, on into Goldendale:
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After our first fuel stop, we had a great time driving up Yakima Canyon. Exiting the canyon we passed two groups of Porches heading the opposite direction.
Arriving in Leavenworth:
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Once in Leavenworth, we had plenty of time to explore some of the shops:
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Amy "shoots" Paul and Elizabeth while Jim directs the scene:
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Marc & Rachel walk along the street:
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A one-horsepower convertible:
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Shayda and Hiep enjoying the Bavarian Village:
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Garret up to his old antics, entertaining Doug, Aaron and Janice:
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Like a bunch of Japanese tourists!
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Waiting to head upstairs for lunch:
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We had a very nice German lunch. Obviously Elizabeth wasn't enjoying it as much as the rest of us (it wasn't a pretty picture!)
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Leaving Leavenworth (and the Bavarian McDonalds):
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From Leavenworth we headed on into Wenatchee and then up the Columbia River to Lake Chelan.
Arriving at the lake:
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Our hotel here in Chelan:
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And, the view from our rooms:
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In the afternoon we split up and went our merry ways. Some went touring, some hot-tubbing, and others shopping.
With another early morning breakfast tomorrow, we'll continue on with our adventure!
Gotta do some exploring. Then wash the car (bugs). Then dinner.
Then photos.
We are scheduled to be back about 7:15 tomorrow, but we have been running ahead of schedule today. We got to Leavenworth 1-1/2 hour early. I'll have to have that speedometer checked when we get back!
Leavenworth/Chelan/Grand Coulee photos
Oh!, man...I'm having a great time right now...it's beautiful out here 
