I bet it's nice there other than traffic.
My mom and sister live in Washington State I would go once a year to visit them but last 2 years I didn't. My mom is loosing it bad now she thinks I am still young and have no kids so I am heading that way real soon before she forgets me.
Oh sorry to hear that. Dementia and Alzheimer is such a cruel disease for everyone. We were very fortunate that mom passed away when she did before it go too bad. Just have to pick a time when the weather isn't bad.