I get excited when I see planes taking off from the airport and coming back in for landing. My father-in-law showed me his prime spot for seeing in coming planes fly right over your head at LAX (there is even an In-n-Out burger there to sweeten the deal!) and if I time it so I can get planes to fly over my car as I drive by Ontario International. Just the thought of what excitement is in store for the passengers makes me happy and a bit enviouss I must admit.
Once a month I'm required to be at work at 6 am to do an inventory of materials to close the books. Part of this inventory involves counting lumber in the yard behind the warehouse. For a majority of the year the sun is beginning to come up about the time we get outside and its such a pretty color in the sky. There are usually about 3 planes that I get to see fly over when we are out there and I like to imagine where they are going. Every time I see an Alaska flight I automatically assign it's route to Seattle, my most beloved city. So that is this weeks "If I could go anywhere right now" destination!
I have been through Seattle a couple times en route to Art Fest, but 2 summers ago mom and I went there for one glorious week in June. The residents there said that they wait all year for the beautiful weather we were so lucky to get on our trip! We stayed at the Inn at Queen Anne while in the city and then at The James House in amazing Port Townsend on Bainbridge Island. Both would get a high recommendation from us for any future visitors!
We found a beautiful spot in a park on Queen Annes Hill neighborhood that overlooks the entire city. You can see the Space Needle, the ferries and the different sports arenas across town. Pure bliss! Another must do destination is Pikes Place Market. Now some people would think "how touristy?!" but oh no! It is not. There are Seattle residents stopping to get their dinner ingredients or much needed coffee (original Starbucks in in the Market) everywhere. Although Tullys was our caffeine joint of choice (hot chocolate for me thank you very much), that shop was very busy! We came across booths of stunning flowers that we don't ever get the pleasure of seeing in California. Sweet Peas are a long time favorite of mine so we bout a few bunches for out room. I can remember sitting at the table journaling with my mom breathing in that amazing scent of the flowers. Love it!
So today, I leave you with a stunning picture thanks to the Markets facebook page of Seattle on a beautiful, sunny November day to enjoy with a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and a little love from the Emerald City. xo!
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