Long weekend ride in WA

[elvis]

Hello NorthWest Group,

We have a long weekend coming up [May 16 -18] in BC. My better half and I plan to take a ride to Anacortes. Can anyone recommend a decent motel/hotel in that area.

Cheers,

Elvis

p.s. my wife insured her bike yesterday and we did our first duo ride of the season:

[Netnorske]

I wish I could, but I have never stayed up there. If the weather is at all nice....have someone direct you to the viewpoint up on Mt. Erie. It is only a few miles out of Anacortes and is a breathtaking view of northern Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.

In fact if you PM me your email address....I can send you a google map right to it. Well worth the time! If the weather is REALLY good....the wife and I could ride up there and meet you guys for dinner or something on Saturday...just a thought!

[schoeney]

So when you cross the border does the border patrol announce that "Elvis has left the country." ??

I have not stayed in Anacortes...but you will have lots of options in Burlington nearby if needed.

I think there is a huge casino motel right off 1-5 along that stretch if that is your cup of tea.

Have a great ride!

[duffy]

I live in Burlington (about 20 miles fm Anacortes) but I don't know of any motels that I'd recommend (I've never stayed in any). Most of the motels should be pretty good as Anacortes is a tourist destination. If you need a local tour guide give me a yell, I could show you around Saturday or Sunday.

[elvis]

Thanks guys. Actually I like to give that casino motel a try but my wife is very particular about where we stay even it's for a nite.

We're both looking forward to this get-a-way.

BTW, we ordered bag liners for the Nomad last night and they've already shipped the order today. http://www.tlcproducts.com/servlet/Detail?no=358. Because the parcel has to go through the Canadian Customs, I don't expect it to arrive this week but it'd be nice to have the liners for this weekend :)

Will update you about the trip and the bag liners.

Cheers,

E.

[Netnorske]

Originally Posted by elvis

Thanks guys. Actually I like to give that casino motel a try but my wife is very particular about where we stay even it's for a nite.

We're both looking forward to this get-a-way.

BTW, we ordered bag liners for the Nomad last night and they've already shipped the order today. http://www.tlcproducts.com/servlet/Detail?no=358. Because the parcel has to go through the Canadian Customs, I don't expect it to arrive this week but it'd be nice to have the liners for this weekend :)

Will update you about the trip and the bag liners.

Cheers,

E.

Here is a link to the Skagit Hotel/Casino. Probably the nicest place up there....I have stayed there.... ! It is just a tad off of I-5 a few miles north of HWY 20....

http://www.theskagit.com/hotel.asp

[elvis]

Had a great time last Saturday: Hit the road at 5:30 AM, breakfast at Old Fairhaven, Bellingham, saw the Corvette show in Anacortes, waterfront festival in Coupeville, late lunch at Langley, WA, flew down I-5 and after 525 km [325 miles], got home around 10 PM.

[Netnorske]

That's a good ride....I basically did the same thing Sunday with two other bikes. We hit Ft. Casey, Deception Pass, Mt. Erie, then Anacortes for a late lunch at the Brown Lantern Ale House! Good stuff.... !!

[elvis]

Bag liners arrived! Well made, functional and inexpensive.

[schoeney]

Elvis...Appropriately the "Hers" looks like it holds more than the "his". You will love them everytime it is time to load or unload...saves time!