Tacoma's Trains
Spent the day in Tacoma (yes, Tacoma) on a mission to...
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find still, blue waters...
public art at Thea Foss Waterway
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visions of sugar-plums...
(rather monster-sized rock candy)
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dazzling treasures beneath the sea...
Chihuly's Venetian Glass Bridge ceiling
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on our way to a little boy's dream world of...
I normally don't like to take 'fuzzy' pictures convoluted with reflections but this one included Chihuly's Bridge of Glass, the two spires of 'rock candy?' and the Tacoma Glass Museum's 'Hot Shop' funnel. I just couldn't resist!
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The model train festival occurs at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma annually each Dec 26-2 Jan. The train displays are awesome but the museum itself is even more incredible. If you're a history buff (from geologic all the way to modern industrial age), then this is a place for you. It's geared towards both children and adults and is a great way to spend several hours learning about the region. Lots of interesting interactive displays.
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and capped it all off with a treat for mom!
Love, love, love the Art Deco theater!!!
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AND it wouldn't be the Northwest without Starbuck$!
Here's a tiny Starbuck$ Cafe complete with coffee cups and take out counter--fully built on the inside!
One of the clients even has a 'latte' mustache! Notice the ATM machine to the left?
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The Lego train was awesome! The main section of it measured 15'x20'!!!
There were four different sections!!!
In many ways, I was more impressed with this train display than I was with Legoland in Billund, Denmark (except the Legoland Youth Hostel is the BEST in the WORLD if you ever get the chance to visit!).
This display was very interactive. Top notch on the coolness scale!
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We've visited the train festival for the past several years.
Each year the Lego train set is the highlight of the trip.
The display is always unique from previous years. What a collection!
It even included the Schoolhouse Rock Conjunction Junction trains (but, and, if, not...)!
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rock candy after dark
By the time we left, the sun had set and we spent a nice evening on the town.
Dinner at Harmon's Brewery across the street.
(Go for the halibut sandwich with brie & roasted peppers & the Stout)
By the way, we checked on Team Catnip's resident Tall Ships letterbox & it's alive & well!!!
Next time you're in Seattle, might want to spend some time in Tacoma, too--it's a whole 'nother adventure!
We're off to look for Bald Eagles wintering along the Skagit River over the next several days.
Wish us luck as we spy on raptors!
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