we're ready to go

We are up and ready to head out. We made it to Seattle safely last night and thankfully we left in the day (and not in the evening as originally planned) because we had to stop in Othello at Les Schwab and get the tires checked. The van was fully loaded with luggage (10 pieces), 6 people and it was 96 degrees out at 2:30 pm in Washtucna. We got the "high tire pressure light" and naturally it was a bit concerning but we figured with the heat and heavy load it was to be expected. Upon stopping at Les Schwab it was found that the tire PSI was 50+ in each tire. It is normally 35....It's a good thing we didn't blow a tire. The tire pressure guage was in the truck at home so didn't realize how bad it was. Anyway, the rest of the ride was better once we go tires relieved of some extra air.

We got to Betsy's around 6:45 and then we all headed to Armondo's in Renton for a lovely Italian dinner and some Chianti wine. The evening was spent visiting and relaxing and talking about the trip to come. Mike and Kristin worked on Mike's bioengineering application, which is due very soon. All in all it was a great day.

We are all very tired, but the excitement of what's to come has got our adrenaline pumping! :)