Mai Tais & Sarongs
The tree house was set up, now we were ready for our first party, and our first playa gift: Free Mai Tai drinks and Sarongs for the first 100 visitors. Welcome to the Tropical Treehouse! The first guests arrived at 8 o’clock sharp, probably as much in need for a drink as we were, after […] Read More
Tropical Treehouse
Already covered in dust, we arrived on the playa and hoped to find our camp site, to start setting our stuff up as quickly as possible. The location of our camp site wasn’t clear though, so we had to wait for the arrival of one of the camp organizers to identify our lot. We waited […] Read More
Good-bye Seattle
The past two days I had my usual round of good-bye’s in Seattle, to the city, the places I visited, and the people I met. I am getting nostalgic as usual a few days before, when I try to juggle all possible meetings, maximizing the time and trying to see everyone. It mostly works out, […] Read More
Back to Canada
As I could not find a place in Seattle (that I could pay) that was free for the whole month, I checked out of Lily’s home this morning, rented a car, and drove up north to Vancouver. I like this city. It’s been a long battle between Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, as my home for […] Read More
Listening
It was one of these days that just turn out differently than you thought when you got up. First of all, it was grey and cold in the morning. No beach or park. I headed to Joe’s Bar as every morning for my coffee, croissant and wifi, and then decided to go downtown to SAM, the […] Read More
Trivia night
Daniel and I went to Poco, a nice bar on Cap Hill with great wines and some delicious food – I love their truffled Mac ‘n cheese! – and had a great time with the owner and some guests last week. So this Monday was Trivia night, and after a quick bite at Tacos El Asadero, […] Read More
First week in Seattle
The first week is already over in Seattle. I can not report on much to be honest. It’s hot, I’m mostly riding Henry to the park and spend time on the green, with fruit, a salad, and a book. Then I meet some friends, Seattle was really easy to connect to. I’ve been out in […] Read More
Jockstraps and Glitter
Wim, a new friend from Seattle, told me about Jockstraps and Glitter, a charity Kickball match between the Seattle Quake Rugby Football Team and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. If you have never heard of the Sisters, it’s important to know what, even if it looks like a lot of fun in drag, it is a […] Read More
Seattle
I arrived in the early evening, and transfer into town was smooth, thanks to their light rail train that connects the city to its airport! A few minutes in a taxi uphill and I was on Capitol Hill, meeting my host Lilly. She’s a warm, welcoming woman who quickly showed me the house and the basics. […] Read More
Fabulous Josée
I finally got to hang out with Josée, the girl who rented me her apartment and got me in touch with her friends Brandon and Joël, who then took care of me and made me meet their friends, like Greg and Jérôme… But Saturday we were supposed to go out dancing with Josée, who was […] Read More