Not wanting to disappoint, Seattle lived up to its stereotype and poured all morning. But that worked out fairly well because it gave me a chance to attack the jungle that is the back of my vehicle. For some reason the less space I have, the less mess I make. Going from a bicycle to an SUV just made the few things I do have EXPLODE and take up the entire back of the car. So after some serious wrestling (a country's worth of maps can really put up a good fight!) I managed to put my life back into a pannier or two;) As if on cue, the rain cleared and sunshine streamed in the windows, beckoning me to explore downtown.
This weekend is Bumbershoot. Bumbershoot is:
A) an English term for umbrella
B) a large music/arts festival in Seattle
C) cause for massive amounts of people on public transportation
How about we go with D) ALL OF THE ABOVE! I clambered onto the bus to downtown Seattle and was immediately thrown into memories of my days in Boston's public transportation:) When I was able to have control of my own limbs and fresh air again I decided I wasn't done yet - more mobs of people! - and threw myself into the throng headed into Pike's Place Market. It really is a Market to shame all other markets. Flowers, veggies, artwork, fresh seafood, fruits, knickknacks, etc, etc, etc. It just goes on and on and all the while there are musicians along the street playing their hearts out (or as one group, the Tall Boys, stated it: "we're turning calories to music"). Yes Please! Needing a little moment of calm, I found myself in Vital T Leaf for a free tea tasting. Nothing chills you out like trying dozens of flavors of steeped yumminess. Refreshed, I walked back into the sunshine and into the gallery of Billy King - took in my surroundings of really intriguing artwork, had great conversation about Mexico, and learned that I have a very long lifeline on my palm. Nice! The evening found me prancing my way through the outdoor sculpture garden, catching up with old friends, and then heading back across the bridge to be greeted with tacos and a glass of wine!
An evening of keyboard & ukulele music and I think this day has provided a rather positive view of the Emerald City!
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