San Pedro

S'te dropped us at the Silverdale Beach Hotel on Wednesday night so that we'd be all ready and there for the Kitsap Airporter shuttle to SeaTac on Thursday.  Makk had specialist appointments (he's getting measured for his 'mickey' and had to stop at the nutritionist) really early, clear down at Madigan, so the Airporter was to be our transportation. 

We had a leisurly breakfast overlooking the river, watched the waterfowl, did our early morning call from Florida, discussed Christmas decor and later plans, caught the shuttle, made the plane, and headed South!

We caught a shuttle from LAX to our hotel - and it was definately a long ride.  We were the last (of course being tourists they knew we were probably not return customers - so who cares! - I understand that>>>>) drop of 3.  It was over 2 hours from pick up to drop off.  Our driver took the scenic route and gave us a lot of interesting facts about the area - of course, it was dark so we really couldn't see much,  I am sure it is a gorgeous ride during daylight hours.  The driver kindly offered to return and take us any where we'd like to go - and show us anything we'd like to see. 

We are now ensconced in a Junior Suite at the Crown Plaza in San Pedro.  It has a little (and I mean little) living room area that gives Keith and I both a place to sit while typing away on our own persuits.  His work, my pleasure! hehee!  The non-smoking room smelled heavily of smoke - we were a bit disappointed in that - but definately don't want to be the ones blamed - Keith had to sign a statement saying he agreed that there would be no smoking - so one of our first steps was to make sure the desk was aware that 'it wasn't us' LOL

They have been wonderful here as far as service and assistance.  Jennifer - the concierge - set us up with events that would be taking place over the weekend - We did our own walking tour during the afternoon and happened upon Porky's BBQ.  It is a little bitty place right on a corner on 6th Street.  It has some inside seating and a few tables out on the street side.  It was GREAT!!  The brisket sandwich that Keith ordered was SOOOO big that he had some then and the rest later for dinner.  and it was SOOOO gooooooddddd!  I got the catfish - and made a pig out of myself too!  If you are ever here - visit them.  You will definately not be disappointed!

Last night we wandered down to the Holiday Caroling event down by the bridge.  We walked down, watched the 'dancing waters'

We watched and listened to 2 great caroling choirs and even sang along on a few of the Christmas carols before taking the 'red car' (San Pedro's name for the little 1 car trolley that transverses the waterfront) back towards the Hotel.  Back here again we met some more (of many!) cruisers that told us of the Christmas Regatta that will be at the Ports of Call Village tonight.  So I'm thinking we may head in that direction today.