tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post3068500653802680924..comments2024-01-14T02:47:37.835-08:00Comments on Semi-True Tales of Our Life on the Road: NECESITAMOS AYUDA MEANS HELP WANTED - WENATCHEE, WASHINGTONLaurie and Odelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08160352835343733761noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-72739133460557052352014-06-12T20:50:08.171-07:002014-06-12T20:50:08.171-07:00We live in Washington State and make the trip to W...We live in Washington State and make the trip to Wenatchee every year, just when the peaches ripen hopefully. Sometimes we are a little early and have to settle for other crops, but the area is full of Cherries, Nectarines, Pears, Apples and much more. So there is always something to buy and can in quantity at home. <br />Leavenworth is a nice place for visiting if you know where to go, most places are very tourist oriented, so ask around if you want the real Bavarian touch, or food. We always go to Cafe Motzart or another small place for "real" German food, Kartafelpoofers (potato pancakes w apple compote) and snitzel - Excellent! Pricey but good when the chef is in.... places change owners all the time here, be careful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-21230460036834488612011-09-26T07:39:31.570-07:002011-09-26T07:39:31.570-07:00I loved that photo of Lake Wenatchee. All the yea...I loved that photo of Lake Wenatchee. All the years I visited my daughter when she lived in Wenatchee I never saw this. Also, my grandmother loved Aplets and Cotlets back in the 50's and she was from California. Imagine my surprise when I went to Turkey to find "Turkish Delight" a hugely popular confection there and the spitting image of the old cotlets. I think Cashmere stole something from Turkey. Turkish Delight is the go-to tourist present to take home to folks and of course we always gifted a box to our tour guides. It was the "thing" to do.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-9282943475046992642011-09-25T13:29:47.224-07:002011-09-25T13:29:47.224-07:00We parked the motorhome in Leavenworth while we wa...We parked the motorhome in Leavenworth while we walked to a restaurant. I could see the rig while I was eating and a local cop parked behind it, shone his light in the windows and banged on the door and rear window before leaving. When we walked back to the rig after dinner the cop materialized out of nowhere to inform us we could not park there overnight. Not very friendly folk there.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-60571807456313413722011-09-24T20:22:02.165-07:002011-09-24T20:22:02.165-07:00Gotta admit I somtimes like those tourist-trap spo...Gotta admit I somtimes like those tourist-trap spots...for about a few hours anyway:)<br />LOVE the shot of the lake. Now, that's definitely my kinda spot.<br />NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-16284147272492177902011-09-24T12:18:16.488-07:002011-09-24T12:18:16.488-07:00I see your right in the middle of the state - neve...I see your right in the middle of the state - never been there. I'm enjoying through your eyes.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-44319946005377850272011-09-24T11:38:42.578-07:002011-09-24T11:38:42.578-07:00Do I see apple, pear or peach pie in your future??...Do I see apple, pear or peach pie in your future???<br /><br />It's amazing how many people really do like these over touristy spots. I'm with you all the way. And wonder how the local folks can stand to live there. I mean umpha music ALL THE TIME??? Definitely have this on my skip list.<br /><br />Sherry<br />www.directionofourdreams.blogspot.comSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-72747428107655447262011-09-24T06:48:38.947-07:002011-09-24T06:48:38.947-07:00@Weaver: Paul, Tombstone is a good comparsion - ex...@Weaver: Paul, Tombstone is a good comparsion - except that Leavenworth is MUCH, MUCH prettier!Laurie and Odelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160352835343733761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-9550160709009015572011-09-24T06:35:55.227-07:002011-09-24T06:35:55.227-07:00What's all this about having Bin Laden in your...What's all this about having Bin Laden in your refrigerator? I thought he was dead. Oh bins laden. Never mind.Travelwithwhippetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335504806539931586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-7227381549190717842011-09-24T05:25:53.021-07:002011-09-24T05:25:53.021-07:00Aplets and Cotlets...never heard of them, but they...Aplets and Cotlets...never heard of them, but they sound delicious!<br />We are not crazy about these tourist towns. One of the worst ones we have visited is Tombstone. We could barely walk down the street without paying a fee. Not sure Leavenworth would be a city on the top of our list to visit. Glad we leaned about it from you two...thanks.where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-82696392087738642882011-09-23T23:04:39.622-07:002011-09-23T23:04:39.622-07:00All those apples and pears look so yummy. Nothing...All those apples and pears look so yummy. Nothing like a crisp, just picked fall apple. Did you find any fresh pressed apple cider? I never cared for Aplets and Cotlets though. Didn't know they made a strawberry flavor.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-73278428782777190592011-09-23T11:08:45.577-07:002011-09-23T11:08:45.577-07:00Hi Odel and Laurie. When John and I lived in Washi...Hi Odel and Laurie. When John and I lived in Washington, we use to love going to Wenatchee for fruit at this time of the year. Thanks for the reminder of how wonderful it can be in that part of the country. By the way Odel and Laurie, I don't think I have ever heard from you guys over at A Camp Host's Meanderings. Would love if you dropped by. Take care...Levonne levonnegaddy@hotmail.comPrettypics123https://www.blogger.com/profile/05002015227586327112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-38568657495577577112011-09-23T10:51:25.873-07:002011-09-23T10:51:25.873-07:00Timing is everything. I had just bitten I to an a...Timing is everything. I had just bitten I to an apple just before opening your blog. It's yummy this time of year.<br />SylGin and Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849882478471352086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-16842321383031316262011-09-23T07:47:56.486-07:002011-09-23T07:47:56.486-07:00Been there, done all that including the Aplets and...Been there, done all that including the Aplets and Cotlets (Apricots, for those wondering) tour. We happen to be among those who have enjoyed Leavenworth, but then we have a Thousand Trails Park just north of town, which is not at all touristy. When we were in the peachy area of the state, we bought a bunch of them, and prepared 8 quarts for freezing. Fortunately we carry a freezer with us, so we were prepared.Jerry and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381487159402842587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-27232766343748982692011-09-23T07:46:08.887-07:002011-09-23T07:46:08.887-07:00I like these touristy places (for a short time onl...I like these touristy places (for a short time only). And only if it isn't overrun with people at the time we're there. But after visiting a place like that I want to return to peace and quiet. All those apples!!Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-72160052270964620272011-09-23T06:35:48.820-07:002011-09-23T06:35:48.820-07:00After seeing our photographs, I said to Michael--l...After seeing our photographs, I said to Michael--let's go to Washington!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-3192322628678371302011-09-23T06:21:24.466-07:002011-09-23T06:21:24.466-07:00we have been to Leavenworth too..no real opinion o...we have been to Leavenworth too..no real opinion of it though..glad you got all your 'apples'..nothing like fresh picked ones!!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-6886180118100947732011-09-23T06:00:39.566-07:002011-09-23T06:00:39.566-07:00Been to both towns...and yes,Leavenworth is a tour...Been to both towns...and yes,Leavenworth is a tourist trap..I really like the location though. That is a beautiful area all through...Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-26600420841731999002011-09-23T05:54:11.999-07:002011-09-23T05:54:11.999-07:00So what flavor is a Cotlet? Can't think of a ...So what flavor is a Cotlet? Can't think of a fruit that starts with CO. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-61468719808221799342011-09-23T05:02:12.068-07:002011-09-23T05:02:12.068-07:00I've often thought I'd like a t-shirt that...I've often thought I'd like a t-shirt that states, "Ich bin kein Tourist!" (I'm not a tourist!) Not sure if it would make me feel any better, but mostly we try to avoid the tourist and touristy spots like the plague. Pretty hard to do though.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-38773511223380585062011-09-23T04:29:15.941-07:002011-09-23T04:29:15.941-07:00I too tend to loathe the touristy spots... but wow...I too tend to loathe the touristy spots... but wow I can see why help is needed there...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.com