Today I made the decision to skip going back to Seattle. I just wasn't in the mood to visit a major city. After enjoying all the fantastic places of peace and beauty that I have been to. Can you blame me? I decided to do the tour at the Boeing factory, which is located in Everett, Washington. Everett is located about 30 miles north of Seattle.
I made a reservation before I left the Motel 6, located in Centralia, Washington. I made the reserved for the 2 pm tour. This way I could have a relaxing day. Before I head back to Vancouver tomorrow.
It was another good decision for this trip. I arrived in Everett around 10:30 am. The drive went well. I decided to enjoy an early lunch. I found a gourmet hamburger restaurant. The prices were cheap. So I gave it a try. I was a very good meal. I enjoyed a Hawaiian hamburger, served with fries and a drink for only $7. That's real cheap, considering today's high prices and the quality I received.
I then found a great place to hang out in Mukitelo for awhile. The weather for this day, like this trip has turned into a beautiful one. I found a safe place to park my car. Then I pulled my Dehon folding bike, out of the trunk for assembly. It was the first time I had ridden it. Since I suffered the flat rear tire, during my visit to Bainbridge Island. Happy too say the bike is back in good ridding shape. I didn't ride far. However I had a chance to relax and enjoy a nice spot overlooking Puget Sound. The view looking into Puget Sound is one special memory from this trip, that I will never forget. When I rode back to my car. I enjoyed my last homemade coffee. Made possible with the help of my micro camping stove. Then I was off to visit the Boeing factory.
I arrived just after 1 pm. Again I had a chance to enjoy the bright sunshine, and enjoy the view of Paine Field, which is the home of the Boeing facility. They assemble the Boeing; 747's, 767's, 777's and the new 787's at this location.
My tour began at 2 pm. First they show a 6 minute movie, on how important the advancement of flight has improved the quality of life on our planet. Well it has improved the quality of my life. That is for sure! Then it was onto tour the big factory.
Here is some valuable information on the Boeing facility located at Paine Field, in Everett.
Located on the northeast corner of Paine Field, it is the largest building in the world by volume at 13.3 million m³ (472 million cu. ft) and covers 398,000 m² (98.3 acres).
The tour was very interesting, and well worth the $15 cost. Our tour guide name was Christian. He gave a very good account of himself. There was almost no reason to ask any questions. He was that good of a guide. The most impressive part of the tour was having the opportunity to take a look into this mammoth facility. It like a town under one roof. The facility has no heating or cooling system. However it does have air purification systems, and a system to distribute and circulate air from the ceiling to the ground. This system was put into place. To avoid high humidity developing in the building, and also to prevent rainfall from naturally occurring.
Security does not allow anyone to shoot pictures or video during the tour. That is why you won't see any pictures from inside the factory,on this posting.
I found my motel 6 location. Checked in, and then went out to fill the car up with gas for the drive back to Vancouver tomorrow. I then had a badly needed nap, and then headed out for dinner. I decided to try a famous Seattle eatery for my final dinner in Washington, State. Ivar's Seafood has been a Seattle and Washington State tradition since 1938. This restaurant is famous for it's clam chowder. I must agree it is very good, and one of the best I have every tried. For the main course I enjoyed a very nice fillet of salmon, served with garlic mashed potatoes, and asparagus spears. Also the sour dour rolls they served, were also very much appreciated by me. The last dinner of the U.S. part of my trip was by far the best. We will see if I can out do this meal in Vancouver tomorrow.
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