Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls is only a short drive outside of Seattle. There is a scale posted near the viewing platform where this picture was taken that relates the amount of spray generated by the falls to the water passing over it. Apparently it gets a lot more than what was present to obscure my picture as it was, which would be impressive. Standing on the viewing platform I was starting to get a bit damp, so it could be interesting to be there when there is more spray!

San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are incredibly beautiful. The ferry over from Anacortes gives a beautiful view over the calm waters as you pass between the islands.

Looking back on the ferry out from Anacortes

 Lopez Island is where I spent most of my time, and it was an easy place to fall in love with. The people are friendly, with all the locals giving a special wave to each other as they drive past. It is relatively easily accessibly through the ferry service, and there is also a small airport on the island.

The views out from the island are amazing, and the water seemed to be calm between the island during my stay there, so would be great for sailing.



Agate Beach

 The beaches mostly were shingle, but were enjoyable to walk along. There were lots of large kelp plants, if that is the correct word, washed up on the beach which can only be described as looking like giant sea onions.

 The sunsets from the island were most impressive. There was not a single night when the sunset wasn't worth watching.

 I had my first crab cooked for me, fresh out of the crab trap. I can't say I like all the work it takes to get the meat out, but it's definitely a worthwhile experience, and the crab cakes that they turned into were phenomenal!

I was driving around the island and came across this viewpoint just in time to catch the sunset. 

Odin Park is a nice place, with a sandy beach and it catches the sunlight well. It's only just down the road from the ferry as well, which is a bonus!



Space Needle

Its difficult to think of much that says Seattle quite like the Space Needle, so that seemed like a natural first stop, and watching the sun set over the Olympic Mountains to the Northwest and Mt. Rainier to the Southwest is quite a sight. It was interesting to notice all the large picture windows in the hillside houses of Seattle catching the setting sun's rays and glowing in the darkening hillside like embers in a fire.

raison d'être

I have recently moved to Seattle, and have enjoyed travelling through the area and seeing the sights around me. I decided to document a selection of my travels with a  blog.