I wouldn't ever suggest that Seattle winters are harsh. They're not. At all. That said, five days in Baja was damned good. I suppose I might have more to say about that in time...
geckogirl:
hello fellow near vegan. yes, seattle is an excellent place to be a lazy near vegan. have you had the vegan chocolate chip cookies they have at Pike's Place market? i think it is/was called Cinnamon Works. oh i hope that place is still there!!! i was in seattle the last time about 3 years ago for bumbershoot.