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    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 89

      Day 89 Ends @ Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort

      July 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F

      It sounds funny to write that our day ended @ Sleeping Lady Mountain Lodge, a resort at the end of Icicle Road. But that’s mostly because I know that we were home by 11:00a. It was just too darn hot to wander around.

      When we asked at the VC for suggestions around the area for early morning strolls, this was the place recommended. “They have nice grounds and sculptures,” we were told. Since it was just up the road from where we are staying, we decided to go there this morning.

      Turns out there are only four or five sculptures … one of which is in the center of a grouping of occupied cabins … we skipped that one. The meandering trail around the grounds was mostly shaded, which was a good thing as the temp quickly rose from the 63F we woke up to @ 7:00a.

      After checking out all the sculptures, we wandered into the organic garden to see the plants and colorful flowers. Then, we went to O’Grady’s Pantry & Mercantile for breakfast. Approaching from the front, we had no idea they had a lovely patio where we could have eaten our breakfast. When I checked later, all the tables in the shade were taken and the food was being served in to-go boxes (due to lack of kitchen help). So, in hindsight, it didn’t matter that we ordered our food to-go.

      It took nearly 45 minutes for our food to be ready … darn that is long. On our way to the car, we came across a couple of picnic tables around the side of the Mercantile … and they were in the shade. So instead of taking our order back to Lily House, we ate there. I ordered the biscuits and gravy … a modern take using Italian sausage and Mui got the Madame Cristo … a blend of Monte Cristo and Croque Madame. Delicious … definitely worth the wait.

      Before going back to our place, we took a short drive along Icicle Creek. The parking spots were all packed, so no place to stop and enjoy the scenery. The smoke-haze wasn’t pleasant in the canyon anyway, so we didn’t dally.

      We spent the rest of the day at Lily House. Watched a couple of shows … Mui napped … I read a bit and wrote a bit. Before we knew it, dinner time was upon us. A couple of frozen entrees did the trick for us tonight.      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 88

      Quiet Morn & Lunch @ Andreas Keller

      July 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F

      With our restaurant of choice opening early for lunch, we decided to have a quiet morning at home, go out for our meal, and then visit a museum today.

      The plan turned out to be perfect because the temperature this morning was comfortable enough to have breakfast on the patio again. And afterwards, I continued sitting out — reading and writing — until it was time to get ready for an early lunch. By then, the temp was heating up anyway, so it was time to go inside.

      The restaurant we went to for lunch was Andreas Keller, which boasts traditional, homemade Bavarian food prepared by a German chef. We’d heard that it was popular, so we arrived a few minutes before they opened the doors at 11:30a. By the time our meal was served, all the tables were occupied, including the “stammtisch” … a table often found in small German village restaurants … reserved for the owner and his guest.

      Seated in a booth that looked like it was set inside a barrel, we enjoyed the Bavarian ambiance, the murals, and the excellent food and service. I must say that the schnitzel was one of the best I’ve had outside of Germany.

      We will be returning for another meal before we leave Leavenworth.

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      For those interested in such things, Mui and I both ordered the Classic Pork Wiener Schnitzel, served with lemon wedges and cold German potato salad (made with vinegar instead of mayonnaise) … though I did order a side of the mushroom sauce for dipping. I had a Helles — a light lager — to wash down my food. Mui ordered a glass of Gewürztraminer, a white wine. I’m not much for pies and strudels, so Mui enjoyed the apple strudel all on his own. (Not that I went without a sweet treat … I got myself ice cream from Whistlepunk. Blackberry Fool was my flavor of choice … and the best one of the three I’ve had.      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 91

      Day 91 Ends w/One Last Schnitzel

      August 1, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

      Woke up to cooler temps on this last day in Leavenworth … higher humidity … what looked like rain mist, but was actually smoke haze … and an unhealthy air quality index.

      Since my throat was already scratchy from all the smoke, we decided to bag the stroll we’d planned at the riverfront park and stayed home instead. Shortly before 11:00a, we hopped in the car to go into town for one last schnitzel at Andreas Keller before our departure tomorrow.

      On the way, we stopped at a couple of hotel/resort properties that had some nice murals I wanted to photograph. We arrived at the restaurant just five minutes before the restaurant opened … two couples ahead of us … minutes later, the line behind us reaching up the stairs.

      The hostess accommodated our request to be seated in one of the barrel booths … in fact, she put us in the same one we had the first time we were there. This time, Mui joined me in ordering a Helles, a light lager. I once again ordered the classic schnitzel, but Mui opted for the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu … which was stuffed with smoked pork and Swiss cheese … topped with a creamy sauce … the side was spaetzle instead of German potato salad. All delicious.

      Instead of dessert at Andreas Keller, we walked across the street for one last cone from Whistlepunk … we both got the Blackberry Fool flavor (blackberry sorbet folded into vanilla), agreeing that it was the best.

      On the way home, we made a quick stop at Safeway to pick up some Cosmic Crisp apples … first grown by Washington State University … the dream apple with the perfect flavor and texture balance. We agree with that description. We now have enough to last us through the end of our road trip.

      Both the Cruiser and toad have arrived in the Port of Tacoma. Tomorrow we leave Leavenworth to be reunited with our vehicles.      Read more

    • TravelerTranscontinental I
      Day 12

      Leavenworth, WA

      August 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F

      Arrived for the night in Leavenworth, WA
      Leavenworth is a city in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wenatchee−East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,965 at the 2010 census.[6] The entire town center is modeled on a German Bavarian village as part of a civic initiative that began in the 1960s.
      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leavenworth,_Wa…
      It's like entering a wormhole and coming out on the other side in Bavaria.      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 86

      Willkommen in Leavenworth

      July 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F

      An uneventful drive brought us from Seattle to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed mountain city in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains. More about the town when we actually go out to explore tomorrow.

      After doing a quick check of our Airbnb accommodations, we drove into town for a quick bite to eat before doing a provisioning run.

      Leavenworth does not lack for restaurants. For our late lunch, we chose Yodelin … yes, a cute play on “yodeling.” The place bills itself as a broth company and beer garden with a menu that features everything from bone broth noodle bowls, to healthy salads, to burgers and more.

      Despite a mid-day temp that was ready to leave the 80s for the 90s, we sat in the garden … in a shaded area near the back where there were only two picnic tables … separated by a stack of wood. I thought my burger was good. Mui thought his Enchanted salad — to which he had grilled salmon added — was not so great … and huge … even for him. We won’t be returning there for another meal.

      Dessert was delicious ice cream from Whistlepunk … their single scoops very generous. We will definitely be returning there for more sweet treats while we’re in Leavenworth.      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
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      Day 87

      Day 87 Ends @ Rhein Haus

      July 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F

      OK … so it’s too early to end the day with a late lunch, but after our mid-day meal we went back to Lily Cottage where it was nice and cool and did little more than watch TV, read and write. So, I’d rather end our “FindPenguins Footprint Day” with the delicious German food we had.

      When we stopped by the visitor center yesterday, we asked for recommendations for restaurants featuring a German menu. After all, we’re in Bavaria, right?

      Of the two places recommended, one was closed today … due to lack of kitchen help, we were told when we ran into someone who works their. When we asked him for a suggestion, he said we could try the Rhein Haus, one of the restaurants on Front Street and the second one on our list. “It’s not as good as our food, but it’s pretty good,” was the comment that accompanied the suggestion.

      Anyway, despite the hot temperature, there was a nice breeze and lots of umbrellas to provide shade, so we took a table on the terrace. Just like so many restaurants we’ve been to this year, the Rhein Haus is also struggling with finding enough help. So, instead of having waitresses come around to take orders, they ask customers to scan the QR code for the menu, study it online, and go to the outdoor bar to place their food and beverage order. Easy.

      Service was nonetheless prompt. Our beverages were delivered within minutes of placing our order and our food came out a few minutes later. We found the food to be very tasty, with the appropriate German side dishes heaped on our plates. I wouldn’t mind returning to the Rhein Haus again … maybe to have one of their giant pretzels with beer. If we don’t make it back, however, we will definitely check out the Rhein Haus in Denver.

      We were tempted by the desserts on the Rhein Haus menu, but decided to return to the Whistlepunk next door for delicious ice cream … a great choice on a hot, hot, hot day.

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      For those interested in such things …

      I ordered the pork schnitzel, with mashed potatoes, gravy, and warm braised red cabbage. Mui ordered the Rhein Brat … bratwurst wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon and served with sauerkraut and fries. We washed our food down with ginger beer (me) and a blood orange lemonade. (Beer would have been the more appropriate choice for our meal, but it was too darn hot to be drinking anything alcoholic.)      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 88

      Day 88 Ends @ the Nutcracker Museum

      July 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F

      After our delicious lunch, we walked a few steps up from the restaurant to visit the Nutcracker Museum.

      This is a boutique museum that was founded in 1995 by the Wagners, who donated not only their collection of nutcrackers, but also the building in which the museum is housed. Over the years, the collection has grown to some 7,000+ nutcrackers.

      After paying the admission,, we were directed to a small room where we watched a video that explained the process of making the “toy soldier nutcrackers” … the ones inspired by the Nutcracker Ballet. I’ve seen these types of nutcrackers, and even had a couple. But I had no idea how they were made … quite interesting to see how they are put together.

      Then we wandered the aisles between glass enclosed cabinets with shelves filled with all kinds of nutcrackers … from all around the world … in all shapes and sizes … from individual pieces to collections based on ballets, movies and TV shows, festival and special events, and more … using different methods to crack nuts, from direct or indirect pressure, to screw, and percussion.

      It turned out to be a fascinating place to visit and I am glad we took the time to do so.      Read more

    • Chrysa NiewaldNorthern Tier 2021
      Day 8

      Day 4 Rest Day in Leavenworth, WA

      June 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

      The small city of Leavenworth was originally settled by pioneers in search of furs, mining, and lumber. The railroad brought wealth and a sawmill. However, when the sawmill closed and the railroad was rerouted, the city fell on hard times. In the 1960's the whole town rallied behind the idea of creating a Bavarian style tourist town. The buildings, restaurants, and businesses reflect that theme and attract large numbers of tourists. We had a delightful day exploring the city.Read more

    • TravelerPCT 2023

      Day 143

      September 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

      Miles hiked: 14
      Campsite: Leavenworth
      Weather: 40s and rainy
      One word to describe the day: Bavaria

      This morning I did a section of trail in the morning that has been dubbed the 'dump truck' challenge. It's pretty much where you walk (no running allowed) as fast as you can up this section of trail that is about a mile long, a ton of switchbacks and about 1000 feet of elevation. I did it in 16 mins which is definitely not anywhere near the fastest but was still fun🤪

      I ran into some hikers today when I got into Stevens pass. We got a hitch from a guy who works up there and also hiked the pct in 2015, his name is 'whistler'. I decided to go into Leavenworth to see if I could find rain pants because this next week looks wet. I did not find any rain pants here but I did get some German food, a shower and a bed. I split a room with the hikers I met. Waldo, Scarface, Bob the builder and (enter name). I'm not sure I'll hike with them in this next stretch because it sounds like they may be fast hikers but we will see!      Read more

    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Day 87

      Bavaria in the USA

      July 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F

      “Munich without the passport.” That was the sign in front of a restaurant in Leavenworth and it just about describes this city, which has been modeled after a Bavarian Village.

      With three-digit temps and a heat advisory forecasted for tomorrow through the 31st, we took advantage of a “cooler” day to explore Leavenworth.

      The city didn’t always have a Bavarian ambiance. Before the early 1960s, it was a logging and sawmill town. But after it went into decline with the loss of its railway and timber industries, it had to reinvent itself.

      Why recreate a German village? Because the scenery was thought to be reminiscent of the Bavarian countryside. We’ve spent time in Bavaria and would agree that the landscape is indeed reminiscent of that area of Germany.

      With strict building codes, they have done a good job of creating the right ambiance. Buildings are not unlike ones we’ve seen in Germany … many of them decorated with beautiful murals that I photographed today.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Leavenworth, ليفنورث, Левънуърт, لیون‌ورت، واشینگتن, 98826, Ливенворс, Левенворт, 莱温芙丝镇

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