Our visit to Tacoma ended with us departing under low cloud, rain and fog!
Seattle was to be our last stop with our friends Richard & Gwen on MV Northstar. We departed Tacoma an hour earlier than Richard and Gwen. As we cruise at 6.5 kts and the 40' Northstar travels at 7.5 to 8.0 kts the staggered start allows us to both arrive in Seattle at the same time.
Seattle was to be our last stop with our friends Richard & Gwen on MV Northstar. We departed Tacoma an hour earlier than Richard and Gwen. As we cruise at 6.5 kts and the 40' Northstar travels at 7.5 to 8.0 kts the staggered start allows us to both arrive in Seattle at the same time.
Fog with limited visibility!Two Naval ships at the entrance to Tacoma
These were the boats with the red boat crew escape systems on the stern
Kozad leaving Commencement BayFog covered Brown's Point
Tacoma, Washington
MV Northstar a Willard 40 FBSTowing their Portland Pudgy
Just off of Brace Point, Washington
Puget Sound FogWashington State Ferry from Vashon Island to Fountleroy Cove
South of Seattle
Kozad following Northstar into Elliot BaySeattle Space Needle and Skyline
Bell Harbour Marina, Downtown SeattleWe moored below Pike Street Market; downtown Seattle at the Bell Harbour Marina. This is a great location and we were within walking distance to the downtown area.
Kozad at Bell Harbour
Downtown Seattle Sky Line
We had the benefit of being with our tour guides Gwen and Richard, they had lived in Seattle for a number of years and know the city well! They gave us a great tour; took us to see a lot of interesting shops and a superb dinner at Anthony's Restaurant as their guests!
Seattle Waterfront
Pulled Pork & French Fry Truck!
Famous Seattle Public Market at Pike Street
Pike Place Market
Jan and Gwen taking in the market!
Fresh vegetables, meats, fish, flowers.... great shopping!
Hanging Peppers!
Stall after stall of flowers are offered at reasonable prices.
$10.00 for a large bouquet!
Great Seafood!
Shrimp, Halibut Cheeks, Caribeaan Lobster & Scallops
All giant sized; the lobster tails were 12" long!
Fish Market Humour
While we at the market the Canadian Navy and a Cruise Ship docked!
Kozad docked next to HMCS Calgary
Canadian Navy Frigate
The rain started again; it absolutely poured for hours on end! We had taken out chicken from the freezer and were hosting Gwen & Richard for supper; so Craig had to BBQ in the rain. So for our last evening in Seattle we had a great last supper together before we parted paths; we were heading for Port Townsend and Friday Harbour while MV Northstar had a short cruise across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island.
Kozad at Bell HarbourDowntown Seattle Sky Line
We had the benefit of being with our tour guides Gwen and Richard, they had lived in Seattle for a number of years and know the city well! They gave us a great tour; took us to see a lot of interesting shops and a superb dinner at Anthony's Restaurant as their guests!
Seattle Waterfront
Pulled Pork & French Fry Truck!
Famous Seattle Public Market at Pike Street
Pike Place Market
Jan and Gwen taking in the market!Fresh vegetables, meats, fish, flowers.... great shopping!
Hanging Peppers!
Stall after stall of flowers are offered at reasonable prices.$10.00 for a large bouquet!
Great Seafood!
Shrimp, Halibut Cheeks, Caribeaan Lobster & ScallopsAll giant sized; the lobster tails were 12" long!
Fish Market Humour
While we at the market the Canadian Navy and a Cruise Ship docked!
Kozad docked next to HMCS CalgaryCanadian Navy Frigate
The rain started again; it absolutely poured for hours on end! We had taken out chicken from the freezer and were hosting Gwen & Richard for supper; so Craig had to BBQ in the rain. So for our last evening in Seattle we had a great last supper together before we parted paths; we were heading for Port Townsend and Friday Harbour while MV Northstar had a short cruise across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island.
BBQ time on Kozad!Craig needs a bigger boat or at least a covered cockpit.
Notice the attractive shoes and apron
Kozad in SeattleWe thoroughly enjoyed our time in Seattle; this fall cruise introduced us to Urban Cruising. Exploring large cities from a boat docked at the waterfront is something we had not experienced before; but one which we will look forward to again!
Victoria, Vancouver, Olympia awaits......
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