Seattle's Waterfront

The Seattle waterfront is a beautiful place for a walk, taking in the sights of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. We had seen the Ferris Wheel (lit up) last year from the viewing balcony at Safeco Field and so this year we thought it would be fun to get a closer look.

This time of year many of the walkways and buildings are lined with hanging baskets or planters.

Beside the Great Wheel is the aquarium, not far from where the cruise ships dock.

We stood in line . . .

cousins holding hands just because it felt like the thing to do.

We had to divide into two groups of eight . . . it was an easy split.

Teddy did not mind being the only girl in her group.

The city in the background.

The view toward the ocean.

Sometimes it amazes me how cousins can look more alike than sisters.

South toward Safeco Field in the distance,

and north toward the Space Needle

Can you tell I loved this ride?

Alongside the brick lined Pike Place Street, we browsed some shops including the famous Piroshky Bakery.

Fresh berries, corn on the cob and the original Starbucks happened to be the picks of the day

for the adults.

While the kids were most intrigued by the balloon artists.

Whatever you asked, they made!

 I'm sure that each one came away with their own memory 

ingrained for years to come . . .

and I believe the peek into what that would be, could be kind of fun.