Day 117 Seattle, WA

Fri., Sept. 13

Seattle, WA

Yesterday the fog over Seattle lifted after 11 am so we were hoping for the same today.  They predicted 78 and sun but it never appeared and it stayed cool.  We parked across from the Space Needle in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation underground parking $12 for the whole day compared to $8 for 2 hours plus $$ for additional time.  We walked down to the Duck Tours but decided to do the Hop On Hop Off Trolley instead.  The Trolley has three separate routes; Scenic Downtown, Overlook & Locks and History of Flight Shuttle.  We started with the Overlook & Locks which took 1 ½ hr then back to the Space Needle to connect with the Downtown Trolley.

Zoo entrance & Rose Garden stop

Yacht belongs to Russian Vodka mogul

Kerry Park Overlook

We got off the trolley near the Aquarium and wandered the wharf then headed to the Crab Pot per Mark and Sarah’s recommendation.  It was very good but we did not order what everyone comes here for, the Sea Feast for two; crab, prawns, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes.  Pic is worth a thousand words!  We walked up to the Pike Market via the Post Alley.  Market is a very interesting place to visit. Starbucks started in here. After wondering around for an hour we hopped back on the trolley. 

We took their pic, the spread gets dumped then dig in!

Post Alley, gum stuck to walls!

New mode of transportation!

New buildings must contribute something to art in Seattle

Fountain by Space Needle    

Today, Friday the 13th maybe that is why the weather didn't cooperate.  Better tomorrow when we are back in Canada, on home soil again!!

             

Daily Stats: 
Today's distance:  80 km
Weather:  Overcast; High: 21 degrees; Lo: 16
Hop On Hop Off Trolley:  $20/adult per day or $35 for 2 days
Campsite:  Maple Grove RV Resort $46 full service
Walking: 5 km walking