I just got back from Seattle. I was prepared for rainy weather which was good because it rained every day I was there! I brought an umbrella that managed to catch a gust of wind and turn inside out the first time I used it. But before looking for another one to replace it I noticed a container of umbrellas in the lobby of my hotel. After finding out they could be borrowed I used one every day and stayed nice and dry.
Seattle is a great city for walking and there are overhangs on buildings that provide protection from the elements when walking from one block to another. Although it was January the outside temperature was mild, and sometimes the weather went from a fine mist to light rain to a downpour (and then back to a mist). As I walked around downtown I even saw a place to get gelato. This should confirm that I will find gelato wherever I go!
I knew that I wanted pictures of the sign in front of Pike Place Market so I took several. As I walked around inside the market I noticed a door in the back that provided a view of Elliott Bay. After I took some pictures of the water I turned around to go back inside. When I looked up I saw the back of the market entrance sign. I had a feeling that most people don’t notice this and it seemed like a good idea to get a picture. It will become another memory of Seattle.
Meg Travels 
You are the gelato queen, I think you can sniff it out anywhere a mile off!
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I’m too modest to say that myself, but I always seem to know where there’s gelato!
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If you don’t find gelato, it will find you! ;) I’m not a city-type person, so I enjoy seeing them through your creative and wonderfully talented camera lens.
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I’m so glad you liked the pictures. It was great finding gelato too!
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I’ve always wanted to go to Seattle (no idea why, really – I think I just like the name :) ). Thanks for taking me on your journey..
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I like the name too! It was a great place and there are more posts to come… :)
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good idea to shoot the back of the sign!
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Thanks Sarah – I thought it was a different way of seeing that familiar sign!
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I love Pike Place Market! Haven’t been to Seattle in years you made me want to go today! I love to sit in the Needle wine bar and look over the city. and walk to Pike Place and spend the day, starting at the Russian Bakery and end at the Thai Ginger.
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I think Pike Place Market is fantastic! It sounds like you have great memories too – it’s a place to visit whenever you can… :)
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I love Seattle! It’s one of my favorite places for a quick getaway. Great shot of the backward sign.
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It would be wonderful to go there for a getaway! And thank you, I’m really happy I noticed the sign from the back… :)
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Great Captures – thanks for sharing this city:) On my list of cities to see in the near future. Happy Tuesday!
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Thanks Renee! Seattle is a great city and I hope you get there soon :)
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Looks like a fun place.
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It was lots of fun spending time there!
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I’d love to visit this market one day!
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It’s an exciting place with lots of activity, including people throwing fish!
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What great photos…and good for you for sleuthing about and finding gelato! :-) The picture right before the gelato, with the hills and the tail lights, overlooking the water–perfect!
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I’m glad you liked that picture. It was taken early in the morning and there was already a lot of activity… And I’ve decided I will find gelato wherever it may be!
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Wonderful photos, Meg! Great place to shop and eat at the Pike Place. The outdoor market day on Saturday is fun. :)
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Thanks Amy! I agree there are lots of nice places to eat and shop, and the outdoor market sounds really good :)
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You found gelato in Seattle? I’m jealous.
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I had to look around but eventually I found a gelato shop. I’m starting to get good at this!
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You found gelato? Hard to believe! ;) Thanks for sharing Seattle with us.
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You’re welcome! I really looked around to find gelato, and it was worth it :)
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I have a gustbuster umbrella. Never had any flipping up issues and I’ve owned it for 5 years now. And it has a lifetime guarantee. Can you believe it? The wind in Boston was brutal!
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An umbrella with that kind of guarantee would be a good investment. I think I’ll look for one of those!
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I purchased mine at the US Open in NYC. A little pricey but in the long run worth it. The better half, who is much more responsible actually registered it so I do have the lifetime guarantee. So far no wind troubles it.
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It sounds like a good product. I try to get things registered too!
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So glad you enjoyed Seattle – I grew up north of there! :-)
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I thought it was great in Seattle! It seems like it would be a nice area to grow up… :)
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Indeed!
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I love Seattle and it is only two hours away from where I live in Canada. We don’t get there as often as I’d like but it is always a treat. Great pictures!
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Thanks Darlene! Seattle would be a nice destination when you have the chance to go there… :)
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Didn’t you have that umbrella problem in Italy too?
Enjoyed your tour.
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Thanks Karen! And you make a good point – one of these days I’ll get a better umbrella… :)
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Sorry that it rained for the entire time of your trip but Seattle still have to be fun to visit.
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I knew from the forecast it was supposed to rain but I was hoping it wouldn’t! It turned out fine though – it was such an interesting place it really didn’t matter :)
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I have never been there. According to Your great photos it seems to be worth for a visit.
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Thank you, and Seattle is really a wonderful place to visit!
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Seattle and Portland have both recently been on my radar of “places to visit” when I plan to stay put more in the US soil.
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You should definitely visit Seattle and Portland when you have the chance – they’re beautiful places!
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So delighted you got to visit my hometown, Meg! And very fitting that you posted this on my dad’s birthday, as Richard’s and my parents and some more of our family still live in Seattle & nearby. Not exactly shocking that you got rained on steadily, but Seattle’s easy to love no matter what the weather, when you’re such a (no pun intended) seasoned traveler. I do miss Pike Place and look forward to every little chance to head to Seattle. Hoping to have some time there in the summer once again. Thanks for this trip down memory lane! xoxo, Kathryn
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I’m so glad you liked the trip around Seattle Kathryn! It was beautiful in the rain (or mist) and with my sturdy umbrella I walked everywhere! I hope you get back there soon – there’s nothing like a good visit to your hometown… :)
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Hi Meg,
It’s fun to see photos of my stomping grounds. Loved the market sign from behind!
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It must be great to live in the Seattle area! And thanks, I just happened to see that view of the sign… :)
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It has a great rainy day feel to it, Meg.
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I’d have to say that Seattle is a place that really looks good in the rain!
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Love Seattle! It’s been 20 years since I’ve been. And suprisingly it was beautiful and sunny! Did you know, on a clear day, you can see Mount Ranier? ha!
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That was the only bad part about the rain – I never saw the mountains. So I’ll just have to go back again and hopefully next time it will be sunny!
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Twice in Seattle, sightings of Mt. Rainier, zip.
Oh well. It’s a great place anyway — but pretty far from us.
Fortunately Portland (that’s Maine, people, not OR) is like a little sister, or a miniature, of Seattle. So East Coasters have a nearby fix available. (Not a bad idea to bring an umbrella there, too)
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I never got to see any mountains either! Portland (Maine) is a great place and I tend to carry an umbrella just in case… :)
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Seattle is a great place to visit. I never tried the hotels as there is family there. I have a photo I took several years ago of my son catching a salmon at the Pike Market. If you plan to return, I could give you a list of places to check out. Do you enjoy blown glass? The Dale Chihuly Glass Museum/Factory is just steps away from the Space Needle. A block before the market and around the corner is a tiny shop that makes fresh crumpets that are amazing…
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I really hope to return to Seattle so I appreciate your suggestions! That must be a great picture of your son with the salmon :)
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