I wouldn't mind coming back but as a tourist where I could go where ever I wanted during the day. Who wouldn't? There's still is a lot to see. Coming back here to work? Not so much.
I wanted to go out this weekend and see something exciting... like the ocean or Canada. Unfortunately I had to work all day Saturday (I didn't even get to have dinner with Mauvia and family who were in town for a funeral. Its a good thing I had gone to see them the weekend before!). I probably could have gone out but then I would have had to work on Sunday to finish and I didn't want to do that.
Yes, I am more righteous than you. Why do you ask?
I have everyone trained at work that I do not work on Sunday so they don't even ask. Its great. I don't want to ever disabuse them of that notion.
Anyway, I had Sunday afternoon. I really did want to see the ocean or Canada. I'd always thought, "Seattle... up in the northwest corner by Canada and on the ocean".
Not so much. Who knew Puget Sound was so big?
I shore didn't.
So I went to Snoqualmie falls and then drove around the mountains and up Puget sound.
I was worried about going to the falls because there is quite a bit of hoopla on the Internet (Washington States most popular attraction!)but it really was cool. (Some guy offered to take my picture.. um... pretend that's my worried look)
Of course, you can't get up close to it
but all along the side you get rained on from the mist even though the falls are so far below. 
It was beautiful. (I think I'll stick with my own picture taking ability.... or not. Where's the falls?) 
I thought the huge spotlights were kinda funny. The park closes at dusk... when would they use them?
As well as the random words in the concrete steps.
There were lots more I didn't take pictures of. 
I'm glad I got to see it even though most of it was under construction. 
On my drive around I saw some cool old farms, nice homes by the shore, and Indian reservation homes (that looked an awful lot like the ones in NM only with clapboard instead of adobe) but of course I didn't take pictures while driving cuz that would be dangerous... well, 'cept I took this one.
One last drive over the 520 floating bridge. This is the one being replaced and the reason I'm in Seattle. Isn't it cool how the bridge blocks the wind enough to keep the waves down? Its because of the fetch.
No really... the fetch is the distance the wind has to push against the water. Just a little engineering info for you.
OK, now I've got to go eat something out of the fridge or freezer. I've got to eat all the food before I leave cuz I can't fit it all in my suitcases. Apparently I buy/make food when I'm stressed.
PS: Don't experiment with goulash when u don't have access 2 ur own pantry. If it doesn't work, there's no spices (garlic) or sour cream to fix it.
12 comments:
I have been to snoqualmie falls! My hair was curly and weird from all the mist when I went. And, the trees by the front of the visitors center were blooming. I bought a deck of cards there. You got to see some of my favorite places! I am sad you won't be staying there much longer!
WV subworm- What's that got to do with Seattle?
I want to learn more about the floating bridge...How does concrete float?
Does it have to be replaced cause its sinking?
Sounds like a good day. Did you get any pictures of the puget sound? I guess that would need an audio recording if its a sound. Ha ha I crack myself up!
So so sad we missed you that last day. We will need to come to your stomping grounds sometime. Sunburn and dehydration here we come!
I like your worried look! And the adventures you go on! And hey, I will be doing RAGE at Lake Mead in April. You or Melissa or both coming???
Too bad you didn't get more time to spend on the sights and fun places in and near Seattle. It's determinately a good place to visit. Look at it this way, not everyone gets to say they helped design a floating bridge.
Even worried, we like your look!
That bridge looks awesome and the falls are beautiful!
i like sour cream!
Floating bridge? That is interesting. Never heard of that. Glad you got to see some of the sights.
Shivers down my spine as I even look at the floating bridge! I'm glad your replacing it. Reminds me too much of Florida where you drive along the Keys and it's water on both sides, with only a strip of land to get you from island to island. At least the water was shallow there, and no worries of sinking down with the bridge.
Loved the falls. There were a favorite place for us to stop and see every time I drove from Boise to Seattle. A great place to stretch and enjoy the view.
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