PIKE PLACE MARKET CROWD
BELL HARBOR MARINA AND SEATTLE SKYLINE
PIKE PLACE MARKET CRABSSunday, May 31st
We left LaConner on Wednesday leaving at 6am! The tidal flow through the slough was slack at that hour so we got up early and ran about 45 miles to a marina just north of Seattle called Shilshole. We just relaxed there and did quite a bit of walking. On Friday we left there and went all of 9 miles to a marina called Elliott Bay where we stayed one night. We were able to meet up with our friends Steve and Elaine who own a 42 Grand Banks. We had a very enjoyable time sitting on the patio of the marina pub enjoying the warm weather and a fabulous view of Mt. Rainier. Really q
uite spectacular! Then Saturday we moved to our current location, Bell Harbor Marina right in the heart of downtown Seattle. We are on the waterfront, a huge cruise ship here next to us, and just a short walk to Pike Place Market. For those of you who aren't familiar, this is a very famous, open air type market, where you can find all kinds of things for sale from flowers to many fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and seafood. It is quite a spectacle, especially the one seafood vendor where they literally throw huge salmon from the icy table back to the counter where they pack it up if someone makes a purchase. Of course there are all kinds musicians along the street, coffee shops, and you name it. We are heading up there today to buy a fresh piece of salmon for our dinner tonight. This is a great place with lots of excitement, crowds, noise, and all the things you see in a big city. While we enjoy the isolation of quiet anchorages up north, this is a fun thing to do and is quite a change for us.
uite spectacular! Then Saturday we moved to our current location, Bell Harbor Marina right in the heart of downtown Seattle. We are on the waterfront, a huge cruise ship here next to us, and just a short walk to Pike Place Market. For those of you who aren't familiar, this is a very famous, open air type market, where you can find all kinds of things for sale from flowers to many fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and seafood. It is quite a spectacle, especially the one seafood vendor where they literally throw huge salmon from the icy table back to the counter where they pack it up if someone makes a purchase. Of course there are all kinds musicians along the street, coffee shops, and you name it. We are heading up there today to buy a fresh piece of salmon for our dinner tonight. This is a great place with lots of excitement, crowds, noise, and all the things you see in a big city. While we enjoy the isolation of quiet anchorages up north, this is a fun thing to do and is quite a change for us. Chuck and Margaret
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