Port Townsend & Mink Coats

Port Townsend is the BEST! There is some much history here, it is fascinating. Between the historic Victorian homes and museum, the spectacular antique store shopping and the views, Natharbi was in tourist heaven. It was so much fun!

Natharbi started out Sunday with a leisurely drive to Port Townsend, on the way we stopped at Fort Flagler State Park and strolled the beach, admiring the breathtaking views.

We shopped, and I experienced the rare pleasure of retail ecstasy when you find THAT item that has been waiting for you to find it. I had it, not once, but twice in one day, in Port Townsend. First there was an antique store that was going out of business on the main drag of town. We were just about ready to leave and I spied a small rack of vintage wear. The most fantastic taupe cocktail wiggle dress caught my eye and a unique little bolero jacket. I shimmied into this dress and I was hooked. It will be perfect for the Fedora Lounge event on the Queen Mary! Then as if that wasn't enough as we were departing a second antique store, it happened all over again. Love at first sight with an antique mink coat in perfect condition, I wish it was winter so I could wear it every day. The red eye here signifies shopping trance...The Victorian heritage of Port Townsend has been carefully preserved. After the shopping we drove around the residential neighborhoods checking with a touring map and checked out the homes. One in particular The Rothschild House has been saved as a landmark and turned into a museum. We pulled in late in the day and the tour guide was so gracious she stayed open and let us tour the house. We enjoyed an in depth conversation with her over the lifestyle and family history and they had a cool antique bridal wear display. People were so tiny!

Last but not least, I got to ride a wild carousel buffalo at the ice cream shop!