Being tourists again

We had an out-of-town guest for a few days - Janet came to visit. And that allowed us to be tourists in our town again, even enjoying the occasional break in winter weather. And so I have pictures to share:


I think Janet's favorite thing is beachcombing, which we tried to do in abundance - but only once successfully - without getting rained on or driven back to the car by the wind. We walked along Alki Beach in the West Seattle neighborhood of that name, enjoying the sun and picking up a few shell fragments and pleasing rocks. And we found an eagle looking, no doubt, for more edible things.

We also saw this interesting guy, flapping his feathers in the breeze, near the Chittenden Locks that connect Seattle's fresh water Lake Union with salt water Puget Sound. Besides the entertainment he provided, the locks themselves are fascinating - and hard to find!

We found some significant signs of spring - irresistible for the camera!

One of my favorite things was a trip down to Tacoma to the Museum of Glass where we sat in the "Hot Shop" and watched world renowned glass artist Lino Tagliapietra work his magic.

We had a grand time!