Tuesday 18 May- Yakima (day 2)

Today we had planned to go on a hike, but the rain was too heavy to allow us to do it.  It was a shame, but we instead headed to a Native American museum to find out more about the culture and background and to see if there are any differences to the Canadian trips we made to First Nations land.

Lunch was taken with the Southwest Rotary Club, and we got our presentation to less than 30 minutes (which was amazing!).  It seemed to be well received, but Kieran's Bognor Regis joke bombed (although we, as always, appreciated it!). I think we are at that stage in our trip when we could easily do each others presentations!!!

In the afternoon we went back to our Canadian roots and went wine tasting!!!  But this was direct from the barrel (at Gilberts Orchard).  I didn't partake in the red (apparently I have a sensitive pallet!), but really enjoyed the white Gewurztraminer and ice wine.  We were also taken around the apple packing plant before heading into Yakima to buy some of the ice wine and do a whistle stop tour of the Capitol Theatre.

I got back to Judy & Phil's at 6pm and had a yummy curry for dinner, followed by a trip to Judy's monthly book club (gotta get the book!) and pit stop at Wineagers for ice cream (massive scope for $1!).


We have a full day tomorrow with our last set of vocational visits in Ellensburg.  I'm really looking forward to it, as well as celebrating my birthday with my GSE family.

TTFN
Sarah
xx


p.s. sorry about the change of font, I have no idea what has happened!