![Bloedel rain](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Bloedel-rain.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
I’ve said farewell to all the gardens of the Seattle area including the beautiful Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.
And I’ve said farewell to Tacoma
![Chihuly bridge](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Chihuly-bridge.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
with its amazing Chihuly Bridge.
I’ve stored up memories of my visit with my dear friend Kathryn Galbraith, children’s author extraordinare and her lovely garden.
![kathryn & Kylee](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kathryn-Kylee.jpg?resize=550%2C302&ssl=1)
I’ve bid farewell to all the garden bloggers like Kylee of Our Little Acre and my dear friend Kathryn.
![Seatac airport](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Seatac-airport.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
Now I’m at the very busy Seatac airport where I got my very first pat-down. Note to all artificial hip travellers: Show your official card BEFORE you go through the security machines! A very nice and informative young woman did the honors. I hope that is the most exciting event of the day. Except for being back in the arms of my beloved.
There’s a Chihuly bridge? And no one told me?!! I must visit Tacoma someday.
It is nice to see little snippets of your trip. Can’t wait to hear more. Welcome Home.
MMD – You can learn more about the Chihuly Bridge at http://www.museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=467 but I will show more pix too. You walk under the glass! And then there is the Wall of Chihuly farther down the Bridge.
Lisa – Lots more to see.
Wow, looks like you had a great trip! Glad you are home safe and sound.