View over Elliott Bay from Centennial Park I have been wanting to walk along the waterfront. It is great walk no matter what time of the year but winter has its own magic. This walk is also a great way … Continue reading →
Helleborus x ballardiae “HGC Cinnamon Snow” Alas, I have been remiss at posting some of our walks and winter sightseeing. We did this several weeks ago and I’m post dating it for future reference. Late January has turned warm. It … Continue reading →
We are trying to get out and exercise more to get in shape. One of the best places is Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. It is an old quarry and has a great set of stairs for conditioning. We love the … Continue reading →
We are starting to hike more. Of course, it just depends upon the weather. The first of January was clear and cold but that did not stop us from getting out and doing a trail. I was not certain how … Continue reading →
Westlake Center After our lunch and walk around Pike Place Market, we headed up Pike Street to the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It just opened earlier this month and I expected it to be crowded but no … Continue reading →
Pacific Place We have an annual tradition – to go downtown Seattle to enjoy the Christmas decorations, crowds and lights. We usually go earlier in the year but I wasn’t able to get away until this weekend. We started by … Continue reading →
This is the second year that we have viewed the Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden. Actually, the third although I almost do not count viewing them back before 2000. Back in those days they had postcards and no one … Continue reading →
I have enjoyed reading about the greenhouses run by local garden bloggers. I thought I would share a post on our greenhouses. We have two greenhouses. First some information about our over wintering hoop house. In 1997, my husband started … Continue reading →
I have a new walk to add to my list of urban and winter walks – Frink Park. I have known of it for a long time but it is in an area – Leschi – that we rarely go. … Continue reading →
Mt Baker over the Salish Sea We returned to the cottage after our hike. The day had cleared but there were a few interesting clouds so I knew it would be a great sunset. I walked out to the shoreline … Continue reading →