7/8/10

meandering in seattle

we've already left seattle, with only two days to spend at the front end of our trip--but wow- what a wonderful city. vital, and energetic with fantastic views of the harbor and bay and mt. ranier at every turn. the pike's place market is right at the water's edge with the smell of fresh fish and the tantalizing sights and colors of the most beautiful produce and homemade goods being offered... very crowded, but fun to visit.

 we took a drive around and checked out some of seattle's neighborhoods--- up in the hilly neighborhood of magnolia shrubbery took on sculptural proportions -- it seems that this is a skill unique to this neighborhood-- i wish i could have shown you the mind blowing variety --then i spotted this tree dense with blooms-- i was so taken with the tree it took me a while to realize what a great old truck was parked in front of it!-- and another tree  of a very different species--speaking of nature turned sculpture....  a tree of metal. ....


on our 2nd day in seattle i found a little french restaurant, "le pichet", where we had what i consider a perfect breakfast-- we ordered roasted almonds in olive oil and salt.  i had the quiche which sported a perfect savory, buttery crust, with red pepper, arugula, and leeks--henry had a baguette with butter and jam, and pete chose the grilled sardines on toast with a wine reduction... with a cafe au lait,  espresso and fresh orange juice to drink-- the cafe had such a beautiful old world appeal- for a time i felt we must be in paris.


finally-- some photos of a seattle shop window--henry insisted on going in-- i waited outside and amused myself....

next i'll post some pics of our visit to portland and surrounding areas...  thanks for stopping by.. :)

11 comments:

  1. oh how thrilling! i love seeing it through your eyes...a very special view of the world!

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  2. dawn-- i expect that you would love this part of the country, what fun it would be to be traveling with you!-- we just got back from hiking up to the top of multnomah falls today- about 30 miles outside of portland in the columbia river gorge.. i'll post some oregon pictures soon, none doing the falls any justice.. :) X0

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  3. It's a pleasure to stop by at your blog and see the exceptional pictures. Waiting for more ...

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  4. What beautiful photos! I haven't been to Seattle, but my son lives in Portland, so I've been there. Hope to go visit again in September. And, I love the drive down the PCH!

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  5. hi rose-- what a great reason to come and visit portland. you must love having your son show you around this wonderful town.

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  6. and sandra-- i've got to get some pictures loaded up tomorrow or sunday -- we'll be at the oregon coast for a day or two-- cannon beach... then hopefully back to portland or up to the san juan islands for a day before heading back home..we're leaving the last days of our little adventure open ended... thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Wow ... what incredible photography!!! It looks like you are having a wonderful time! I will be fighting Dawn for a spot on your next trip ...! ;)

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  8. ww kathi, what a lovely time you are having with your family! and still find time to post...can´t believe it!
    loved the photos, they sure tell how beautiful this part of the country is!
    well, i see i don´t have to wish you a lovely time as i can see you are...anyway, have fun!
    xoxo!
    Nubia

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  9. hey slinks and nubia-- it's wonderful to find you here-- it makes me feel more at home while being away. thanks for stopping by -- XOXO!!

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  10. I just got to these exceptional photos of my city, Kathi! These are super..and I saw the Oregon ones as well (working backwards); As Dawn says above, I love seeing these views of the world through your eyes.

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  11. hey ginny-- you are a dear heart taking time to stop in for a view. i wish i had taken many more photos in seattle--there were great views everywhere i looked. i never did get a worthy picture of mt. hood! i know that one day i'll be back-- maybe then... :) for now you'll have to do all the looking and enjoying for me! XOXO!

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