ramblings of a Seattle travel, food and photography hound
Emotionally, springtime is my favorite season. Life is springing up everywhere and better weather lies ahead, though here in the Pacific Northwest, that is a relative expectation. Still, flowers are blooming wherever you turn. One of Seattle's great showcases for flora is the Washington Park Arboretum, jointly managed by the University of Washington and the... Continue Reading →
In early March, Coupeville, home of the world's largest mussel farm, plays host to the annual Penn Cove Mussel Festival to showcase its famous bivalves. Even though the weather this morning was ominous (freezing rain), a group of us decided to take part in the festivities. The rain shadow effect didn’t disappoint; the closer we... Continue Reading →
In a standalone building that used to be occupied by Turkey House many years ago, it has since changed hands and become Greenwood Mandarin, a Chinese restaurant with an extensive menu. It has changed hands twice itself, although the name has been retained. It doesn't appear to draw much of a Chinese clientele, mainly supported... Continue Reading →
When temperatures rise slightly above freezing after a snowstorm and then freeze again after sunset, icicles form from the eaves.
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