2017: The Year of Air Miles

This year, we'll spend a lot more time in the air.  If all goes according to plan (which never exactly happens but usually close enough), Sven and I will be flying all over the world every couple months to spend time together.

Add the extra travel to see family plus a little more for work, and I'll be on a plane at least once a month. I know that really isn't a lot compared to some of my colleagues that fly out and back every week, but it's certainly a step up from the last few years.

And of course, this includes Phoebe.  While we won't fly her back and forth with us on trips (but I would if I could) she's still getting some miles in this year too.  Last February, she flew from Seattle to Dubai and now she'll do it again to come join me in Ballard.  In just under 2 weeks, my furry babe will make the 7,400+ mile trek back to the land of rain, woods, beaches, and happy pups.

Photo credit: Sven!

But until then, I'm going to savor these aerial photos I took last weekend.  I don't know if we flew lower than normal (possible since it was a teeny plane), or if the snow just made everything more interesting to look at.  But I couldn't stop staring out the window at everything below.

These photos aren't the greatest, but I wanted to share anyway.  I hope you enjoy seeing the world from up high as much as I did.

I am not sure if this is snow or thick cloud coverage.  It's cloud, right?

This tree line was so interesting - so long, straight, and abrupt. It reminds me of the aerial views of the border between Israel and Egypt.

Snowy Portland

Sunset over the south Puget Sound was breath-taking.  It reminded again me why we love this place so much.  And made me want to buy another house way too far south.

Seattle skyline.  It's not for everyone, but we think this place is pretty great.