Water, Berries, and Christmas Trees Part 2

We briefly visited Seattle and Fairhaven while we were up in Washington. We loved both places equally. While in Seattle, we spent most of our time in Pioneer Square. We found sweet parking and were able to walk to most of the sites that we wanted to see including Elliott Bay Book Company, Pike Place, and the Underground Tour. The cafe beneath the bookstore part of Elliott Bay Book Company was where they used to shoot the cafe scenes for Fraiser. Honestly, Pike Place was a bit overwhelming. I guess it didn't help going on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of the summer. There is a delicious gyro stand that I definitely recommend.

As for Fairhaven, we liked the charming little downtown area. I really loved Larrabee State Park. It was exactly how I imagined the Washington coast to look like. To wake up to that view everyday as some people do would be such a delight.

On our to-do list for our next Seattle trip: go on a ferry ride, go to the Museum of Flight, and eat at Red Mill Burgers.

The facade of Pioneer Building right next to where the Underground Tours are given.

An example of an old crapper that still remains underneath new Seattle.

The first pipes for waste management in Seattle were made out of the most convenient resource: wood.

Classic Pike Place Market sign.

Yep, the obligatory couple do-it-yourself photo.

Little monks hanging out in the window of a fancy tea shop.

We knew we were in Washington when we saw Washington's face on the freeway signs.

This picture explains the rest of my title for this series.

Love the smell of trees.

We didn't mean to match. :P

It was a bit breezy by the shore.

The boys keeping busy while I take pictures.

An adorable fish and chips stand. Check out who's the one driving.