Alaska Trip 2013

We went to Seattle to tour the town before boarding the Westerdam to join
the International Master Gardener Convention on a cruise to Alaska. Janet
went to class sessions and I took photos. We did more looking around
Seattle when we returned. Total trip September 6-15, 2013.

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When we arrived in Seattle, one of the people at the baggage carousel suggested taking light rail into the central part of the city - we got senior day passes and climbed aboard.
We used Google Maps to track our progress toward our hotel.
It was a wet day to start out.
The hotel offered free shuttle service using the latest Acura vehicles - a very pleasant convenience.
Getting dropped off at Pikes Market
The flower bouquets were amazing, and many people were leaving with arm loads of flowers.
The fruit was great looking, and there were free samples everywhere.
Looking around the Seattle waterfront and their wheel.
The Three Sisters had passed away long ago (the first commercial bakery in Seattle) - and here's the replacement guy.
Inside this main entrance is the famous fish market with regular fish tossing exhibitions.
Sometimes the fish seem to move, scaring the customers.
Completing a transaction...
There was a community garden on the roof.
Small tree, big pears.
Great chowder!
This guy rode his bike up to the window of the Hard Rock Cafe and tried to rip out the glass - interesting.
Seattle was quiet on the way to the ship.
Approaching the cruise ships.