Seattle sights

Mile 2956

The mileage hasn't changed much because we are still in Tacoma and Helen has been doing all the driving. We are back here at Bertolino's Cafe for coffee and the free wi-fi.

Yesterday, we went to Seattle to see the Space Needle. It's not quite as tall as we expected for some reason. It's not even the tallest building in Seattle, but it is Seattle's signature structure. They must have been following us on this blog because they rolled out the red carpet for us. Actually, it was for the Pacific Science Center's "Festival of the Fountains" black tie fundraising gala.

From there we walked to Pike Place Market, the nation's oldest continually working farmer's market. Unfortunately, most of the shops had closed so we didn't get to see the world-famous salmon slinging at Pike Place Fish. Surprising considering that it was Friday night, but it was nice to explore the city on foot.

Later today, we will be meeting another friend, Luanne, for brunch and then the plan is to go by Olympic National Park and then take the ferry to Vancouver Island in Canada.