We caught the Clipper ferry out of Victoria on Friday 19th, destination Seattle (3-hour ride). What a special city, especially in the sunshine! Lots of energy! Right near the ferry terminal was the Olympic sculpture garden. The weather was spectacular and the art quite interesting.
The next day, we met up with another mutual San Mateo friend, Paula, who lives in Tacoma and together we went to the Dale Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum.
Glass in the garden
We continued wandering around the busy streets and walkin' and talkin'. Here's a shot of EMP (Experience Music Project). We didn't go inside, but were very impressed with the Frank Gehry architecture.
EMP is a nonprofit museum, dedicated to contemporary popular culture and was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000.
We wandered around the Pike Market and what a mob scene! This place deserves a lot of time and is so fun, but we just couldn't take the mobs.
Our time in Seattle was way too short and a re-visit is a MUST!
Update on Miles' hand:
We went to the Island Hand Therapy Clinic yesterday and they changed Miles bulky wrapped splint to a smaller removable one. Good news! He only had a plate and screws put in the center finger and nothing was done to the ring finger. Therefore, he won't have to see a doctor in Paris (our next stop) to have any pins removed. Seems like there weren't any pins used at all. He is so happy to be able to scratch his hand (and wash it) and has to do lots of hand exercises in the coming weeks. Whew! He is really healing well.
Sculpture at Olympic sculpture walk
One reason for our Seattle visit was to see Jodi and her husband Robin. Jodi is a long-time San Mateo
friend from 3rd grade and we last saw each other 17 years ago during our
Vancouver sabbatical. We had a wonderful reunion and shared so many
memories.
The next day, we met up with another mutual San Mateo friend, Paula, who lives in Tacoma and together we went to the Dale Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum.
Me, Paula and Jodi
The museum is really outstanding! It includes an Exhibition Hall, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush
Garden. And in the cafe, there are Chihuly's personal collections that include accordions, pocketknives, citrus juicers...a wide array of collectibles. I could never take enough pictures, but here's a sample--so much better in person.
An example of Chihuly's basket series
Ikebana and float boat
EMP
EMP is a nonprofit museum, dedicated to contemporary popular culture and was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000.
We wandered around the Pike Market and what a mob scene! This place deserves a lot of time and is so fun, but we just couldn't take the mobs.
A colorful stall with chile garlands at Pike Market
Our time in Seattle was way too short and a re-visit is a MUST!
Update on Miles' hand:
We went to the Island Hand Therapy Clinic yesterday and they changed Miles bulky wrapped splint to a smaller removable one. Good news! He only had a plate and screws put in the center finger and nothing was done to the ring finger. Therefore, he won't have to see a doctor in Paris (our next stop) to have any pins removed. Seems like there weren't any pins used at all. He is so happy to be able to scratch his hand (and wash it) and has to do lots of hand exercises in the coming weeks. Whew! He is really healing well.
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