Boeing baby

Leaving Oregon and into Washington state Archie & I booked a tour of the Boeing factory in Everett. We chose a Travelodge locally online and paid $100 for the night by credit card. When we got there the place was a dump, really poor bedding and dark dingy room so we decided to try some place else. The east indian manager refused to refund saying we had checked in and used the room so he considered that a stay. Mrs Thomas is on the case.

We found a Best Western nearer the factory and what a difference. The hotel room was beautiful, the manageress was fantastic making us so welcome. She gave us a free evening meal of chilli and stuff with beer or wine then sat and chatted for ages, she was a delight and even organised a packed supper for Archie in the room, but then, she was Canadian.

The Boeing factory was breathtakingly large in every respect. Officially the largest building in the world by volume at almost 100 acres.  On one side they were assembling the B747 while the other side B767, 777 and the 787 were being born. Unfortunately photographs were not allowed but we did see the 500th 787 being finished.

Today we crossed the border back into Canada and glad we did. We have a few appointments in Vancouver this week before the 4 hour drive to Penticton which will be the end of the whole trip. Dont know what to say.