Seattle shoreline

Seattle shore

We went to Seattle for a couple of days recently. The city has changed a lot since the first time I visited decades ago but it’s always stayed interesting. Now that I live in Washington state I have the pleasant option of sailing into town on a ferry. See the three construction cranes in this photo? It’s just an inkling of what’s going on in Seattle.

Seattle shore 1

A lot of the waterfront and the city is under construction. Because we don’t go there often it’s always an adventure to see where we’re rerouted when we try to go from Point A to Point B. DH lived here years ago but so much of the city has changed his insider knowledge is dated.

Winter at the marina

John Wayne Marina

I’m a winter wimp. I don’t think of boating once the weather starts getting cold and wet. I was surprised when I saw how many boats are still bobbing about in the John Wayne Marina. In December, mind you.

Boat launch

This was the third boat that launched while I was there for lunch the other day…much heartier souls than yours truly.

Dockside Grill

Dockside Grill

I did a little holiday celebrating recently and went to the Dockside Grill. It’s Sequim’s only waterfront restaurant and has a nice view of the John Wayne Marina. (Yes, it’s named after that John Wayne. He boated here and owned land which his family donated for the marina.) It was a memorable meal for all the right reasons.