Camping on the Washington Coast
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Camping on the Washington Coast

One of my best friends from back home came to visit me last week! We explored almost every inch of Seattle, ate insane amounts of food, and took advantage of the beauty of Washington by going on a mini camping trip to the coast for a few days.

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Christmas Eve at Crystal Mountain
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Christmas Eve at Crystal Mountain

So, I'm not a skier, and I've learned that this isn't a great way to start a conversation with anyone who lives in Washington. Skiing is a very normal part of the culture out here and I'd say 90% of the people who grew up here have been skiing since the day they could walk.

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Snowshoeing at Skyline Lake
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Snowshoeing at Skyline Lake

The four-day Thanksgiving break was so wonderful, wasn't it? I got to meet some of Adam's extended family for the first time and they welcomed me with open arms. It was such a fun weekend getting to know everyone!

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Beacon Rock
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Beacon Rock

On our way home from camping in Oregon this past weekend, we stopped at Beacon Rock in Vancouver, Washington and hiked our way up to the top.

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Five Random Facts:

  • I've been a vegetarian for over half my life. šŸŒ±

  • I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Cultural Studies.

  • Rilo Kiley is my all-time favorite band.

  • I hate bananas! šŸ˜

  • My dream travel destination is Antarctica.

About Me:

Hi, Iā€™m Amanda and Little Tranquility is a place where I share bits and pieces of my life as a traveler, photographer, and toddler mom living on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

In my free time, I enjoy running, baking, brushing up on my Mandarin, and trying to pet every cat I see. Thanks for stopping by!