Just took a drive through Tacoma. Seems OK. Traffic is much better but the streets are some of the worst I've ever seen. They should rename it pothole central. And the freeways in this area are no different. Vegas roads are heaven compared to here. And with all the hills you probably have to get a brake job yearly. I seem to compare everything to Portland and nothing even comes close. Portland is the only city so far that I got a great feeling about immediately upon getting there. Gonna head down the 5 to Olympia and see what I can find there. Hope to find a good spot for lunch.