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Venture beyond Seattle’s city perimeter and you’ll discover where to ignite your Christmas spirit

June 29, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Bitumen road with snow on either side lead into a mountain pass

Where I live in Australia, heat and humidity are normal in the lead-up to Christmas. But in the year of 2019, I was after something different. So, I hatched an escape plan and flew to Seattle. My desire to experience winter in the Pacific Northwest and see real evergreen fir trees laden with fresh 'real' snow not fake firs coated with artificial … [Read more...]

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Igniting my Christmas spirit in Washington State

December 29, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Rows of gold white and blue coloured Christmas trees inside a baselball stadium

Chasing a white Christmas Where I live on Australia’s east coast, Christmas falls smack bang in the middle of summer, and it's hot. So hot in fact Christmas Day usually involves a swim in the pool just to bring the body temperature down. If you’re lucky enough to be in an air-conditioned home, Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a room regulated at a … [Read more...]

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