Saturday, October 3 - Day 2

Day 2

What a great day. We slept very well and that made all the difference in our enjoyment of the day. We decided not to travel down to the giant ferris wheel but we did go back to Pike Market so Lisa could get more souveniers. The vendors remembered her from yesterday and greeted her like an old friend, very happy to see her return with her backpack. I went over to watch the fish mongers throw fish some more. They are good showmen.

We next went to the Space Needle for our brunch, I was a bit skeptical about the quality since I had read some reviews which were critical but I figured that the view from the revolving restaurant would make up for mediocre food. Nothing to fear. The meal was as good as the view of Elliot Bay and Seattle. It was a beautiful, bright, clear day. Lisa (known by the Tilamook Indians here as Eiramasil “stands with camera”) got some good shots while I snuck some of her food. We got to choose an app, entree and dessert. Lisa had tomatoes and cheese curd, eggs benedict with crab, berries and cream for dessert. I had smoked salmon, gruyere and crab omelet and apple crumble. Everything was top quality as was the service. Highly recommend it if you ever get the chance.

While revolving we got to see Mt. Ranier looming in the distance. At first it looked like clouds, but the waitress said that since it was clear the mountain was visible.

We went from the tower to the water for a harbor cruise. Quite informational regarding the founding of the city by people from Cherry Grove, Illinois, who nearly froze to death on an island their first winter in 1858 but whom the Indians advised on where to live for a better life. Seattle's major export is airplanes and their parts since Boeing is headquartered here. There is a huge shipping port and of course fishing is king.

We went from boat to church. Made it to Mass just in time. Vietnamese priest with a heavy accent.

We were not going to spend this extra day/night so we could get to the Pacific coast asap but I'm glad we stayed for these experiences. Memories are better than money.