a few days up in the city...
After Jon and I learned that there was no way we would be making it to Colorado for Christmas, we decided to head to Seattle for two nights at the Hotel Monaco. We did a little shopping, ate some good feed, played a new board game, enjoyed the jacuzzi tub, stocked up (I mean stole…I mean took the ones provided) travel size Aveda products, listened to the elevator from our “supposedly quiet room” all night long the first night (were too tired to notice the second), did some more shopping, ate the most amazing doughnuts for dessert (a whole post devoted just to them coming next week), read some poetry, read the paper, cuddled, watched Charlie Rose both nights (George Clooney and Clive Owen respectively), slept in, drank tea and lattes, walked up and down the steep hills of Seattle (okay one hill, twice, but it felt like several hills ten times), enjoyed the lights, listened to people caroling on the street as they waited for carriage rides (they were caroling just because), laughed, tried not to annoy each other too much, missed Millie, dreamed about living in the city some day (“when you write your book and get it published and we can have two houses”), wished we were in Colorado with Jon’s parents and the snow, were thankful many times that we were not stuck in an airport, walked hand in hand almost the entire time, found moments outside ourselves to remember...
The Hotel Monaco provides you with a goldfish in your room if you miss your pet…
While scared out of his mind and leery of all things moving, I got Sal, the goldfish, to pose for a photo shoot.
While drinking tea, I got Jonny to pose for a few shots too.
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (16)
Hi Liz, What a lovely time you had. My nephew never got out of CO. Terrible missing him and I know you know the feeling. The temporary pet is such a fun idea and what would Seattle be without coffee. Merry Christmas, Annie
Cute goldfish :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Jonny has kind eyes :)
Merry Christmas, darlin'! XO
Hey! I think we know that place! We stayed there on New Year's Eve '98 (lived in PDX then). (He played downstairs in the restaurant that night...good food.) :) Happy Holidays, you...to you and your Jonny. xoxo
That sounds like a fun time! And I like the photos. Jonny looks a lot nicer than Sal. :-)
What new board game did you try?
Happy Holidays! Glad to hear you are making the best of your revised plans...
--D.--
how cool are you guys for turning a yuck situation into spontaneous fun! so glad you enjoyed your retreat! so, is there no chance of making it to colorado at all? honey, i'm so sorry. sucks.
Merry Christmas my love - hope you guys have a good one... that goldfish is so cute :-) xox
Have Happy Christmas, Liz, and Jon. Colorado, like Heaven, can wait!
Liz, I adore that last picture of your honey...it is wonderful. And it sounds like your few days in Seattle were heavenly. I am so glad that despite the fact you could not go to Colorado, the two of you did something very special for yourselves.
I have never stayed at the Monaco in Seattle, but C and I stayed at the one in SF, and it was such a wonderful place.
I wish you and Jon a blessed and peaceful Christmas and happiness in the new year!
oxoxoxo
Jen
We are game fans at our house too. What was the new one you tried?
Loved Sals headshots, but liked Jon's better. Sounds like you've made the best of the bad travel situation.
Merry Christmas!
(can't wait to hear about the doughnuts!)
Dear Liz,
I came to your blog via the links page of Christine's flypaper. I only read through your first two entries, but I really enjoyed them. I've bookmarked you and look forward to reading more. It is good to hear that you are doing so well.
Merry Christmas!
Lindsey Moseley, fellow Culver grad
I just read your marginala - I too have been listening to the Indigo Girls lately. "strange Fire" has been on repeat - I am very guilty of listening to the same song over and over (despite protests from my cat).
Lindsey
linny27@sbcglobal.com
Merry Christmas beautiful. I love the photos of your handsome man and also, Sal the goldfish. I love that you checked into a hotel for some fun, once you realized your plans were kaboshed with the snow. I could totally picture you and Jon walking around Seattle, it sounds magical.
xoxo
you and your husband are so very very CUTE! what fun to holiday in the city and make the best of alternative plans...
i love your wee trees!
sending you love this cmas! p
Your man has such kind expressive eyes! Your stay in Seattle sounds restful and calming and rich. Makes me wanna check into the Monaco with my man!