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West Point Lighthouse, Seattle

Posted onNovember 30, 2013May 20, 2026Leave a comment

The picturesque West Point Lighthouse sits on a shallow point that juts out into Puget Sound at the point where Elliot Bay begins. The station began operation in 1881 and, while altered over time and Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, WashingtonTagsNational Register of Historic Places

Discovering Fall in Seattle’s Discovery Park

Posted onNovember 25, 2013May 20, 2026Leave a comment

Seattle probably isn’t the first place one would think of for a fall leaf-peeping tour, but the city’s sprawling Discovery Park can satisfy that longing for autumn color – with great views of Puget Sound Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, Washington

The Ballard Farmer’s Market in Seattle

Posted onNovember 23, 2013May 20, 2026Leave a comment

The Sunday Ballard Farmer’s Market feels a lot like a European market, stalls overflowing with fresh, local foods amid pedestrian-scaled historic buildings housing artsy shops, bars, and restaurants. It would be a pleasant place to Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, Washington

Photo Thursday: Pretty in Pink, Seattle, Washington

Posted onOctober 24, 2013May 20, 20267 Comments

What could be more striking on a beautiful fall day than a humongous rotating pink elephant? The original Elephant Car Wash opened in 1951 as the first automatic car wash in Washington. This rotating elephant Read More …

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February in Seattle

Posted onMarch 14, 2011September 3, 2023Leave a comment

My job took me to Seattle for meetings a few weeks ago and I extended the trip for a couple of days so Lane and I could visit some of our favorite indoor spots (Seattle Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, WashingtonTagsitinerary

More wandering In Seattle

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011August 1, 2024Leave a comment

It’s cold again today, colder than yesterday, making Azuma seem even an even longer trek than usual! However, once we arrive, we are surrounded with the rich colors and textures of Japanese art. We have Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, Washington

Seattle downtown library redux

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011August 1, 2024Leave a comment

Even though I’ve been in meetings at the downtown library the last couple days and Lane has gone over to check it out on his own, I insist that we visit again so I can Read More …

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Pioneer Square Seattle

First Street to Pioneer Square in Seattle

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011August 1, 2024Leave a comment

Free at last from my meetings, Lane and I decide to spend the afternoon wandering and shopping while my boss is off giving a presentation. It’s cold outside, but there are plenty of warm galleries Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, WashingtonTagsNational Register of Historic Places

Touring a bit of Seattle’s history

Posted onFebruary 25, 2011March 23, 2024Leave a comment

We have a tour today, beginning with a trip on the light rail. The stations along our way all include public art, which makes each interesting in some way. (The train yard and surrounding development Read More …

CategoriesSeattle, USA, WashingtonTagsurban planning

Azaleas (and Rhododendrons too) in Seattle

Posted onMay 19, 2009April 12, 2024Leave a comment

It’s spring and I want to see azaleas and rhododendrons – flowers which grow in profusion out here. Our search takes us to the Washington Park Arboretum, which is absolutely perfect today.     Exploring Read More …

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