The last half hour of the drive was nothing short of spectacular. As we ventured through the Snoqualmie Pass and inched closer to our new home in Issaquah, I was in awe of the beauty of the forest surrounding me. A sort of excitement I'd never known welled up in me! The scenery was amazing and I was thrilled to know I'd be living in the middle of it. I know that sounds overly dramatic, but it really was an exciting moment. I took some pictures with my phone but they were pretty pathetic. So I stole a few pictures from the web of the view from (and of) I-90 heading through the Pass and nearing Issaquah.
It really is so beautiful here. The place we're renting is in Issaquah Highlands, "an urban village planned community" (thank you wikipedia) about 17 miles east of Seattle. Here's the neighborhood view from our front window:
Here's the neighborhood view from the street:
And in case you're wondering, that beauty you see in the background is Tiger Mountain. I love that I get to look out at it everyday. I don't love that it's laden with these:
Rahhhr! So there you have it: Issaquah, Washington. When are you going to come visit?
4 comments:
So cool! Almost like being there....as close as possible for now. THANKS! Nana
That's gorgeous!! YES i do want to visit :)
Must. Visit. Now.
If that is a bear in your backyard, I think I am scared!
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