Sure, I'll check it out...

One of the rules I try to live by is:

Never be afraid to get lost, or

take the wrong turn, because

you Never know who you may meet,

or what you may see.

Post Alley.

sure. I'm game.

ok,...

so a brewery,

from the back.

the Hugest Gum Wall

Ever!

Seriously, how, when did it all start?

Just one little piece has led to 

literally a Wall 

of thousands, and thousands of participants.

All contributing to what has become

an oddly beautiful scene.

and a sea of crying babies

Oh!...

Did you mean that Post Alley?

I don't know,...

somehow I feel like I got the cooler version

of Post Alley.

1907-What were You doing?

Well the citizens of Seattle

were venturing into 

Pikes Place Market

for the first time!

It is not the first time I have visited,

and in my 10 year absence,

it has retained all of the 

fun, charm, and beauty that I remember.

home of the first Starbuck's too...

so much more to see and experience,

definitely worth the visit.

Looking for a diner

~ Steelhead Diner ~

After enjoying a sunset over the ocean,

we went looking for a nice easy dinner.

yeah, a diner of some sort...

What a treat we stumbled on

the Steelhead Diner

we sat at the 'Chef's Counter'

which meant

special and unique appetizers,

fantastic food

and friendly conversation with one of the Chef's

A great place if you are visiting

Pike Place Market.

A stop along the way to Seattle

~Atticus~

Along the way to Seattle,

we stopped in Spokane for some lunch

fresh air and a walk.

We stopped here.

It was pure pleasure,

one of those places I could have spent

hours and dollars,

treating myself and everyone I know 

to something as unique and

and special as they are.

With lunch as our goal 

we were very happy with the choice.

The cafe' served a wonderful sandwich

and the bakery, a divine 

orange/dark chocolate scone.

Thanks, Atticus

I will be back.

Never let up

~never let up~

continuous, snow, continuous,

miles, continuous, layers

continuous, beauty, continuously,

coming home

Clearing the Pass

~Clearing the Pass~

heading out to try again,

the weather seems worse

but the day seems better

Stuck on a Pass

~Stuck on a Pass~

we head out, knowing we won't make it

but we must try, at least try, always try

minutes to hours to days to life

always enjoy the journey

be prepared

never miss the opportunity to enjoy something put before you

we always get there, eventually

it didn't happen this time

but it was worth the try