Seattle - Three days on.

I, am in Seattle. Seattle RAWKS! Pike Place Market is something so concrete it knocks you over but so ethereal you can't describe it. Fish mongers, cheese makers, vegetable stands, Sur La Table, the truffle lady and this guy.

This is the first view you get. Nothing too impressive.

 

Then this after topping the hill.

 

Who knew they had a brick and mortar storefront? Seattleites, apparently.

 

The fish guys who throw fish...? Nearly asleep on his feet. I got pictures of shellfish instead.

The place is big, and crowded and big... Did I mention it's big?

 

Not even close to the entire place, just one aisle.

They make cheese here, Beechers. Really nice cheddar.

You can watch em make it.

They have live music right across the street.

The Truffle Lady has a wicked cool shop. la buona tavola. Her staff is awesome and very knowledgeable.

I learned a lot about truffles, and a little about wine.

Then there was the produce stand with all the garlic and pepper braids.

 

This is about the time I started to burn out... Not on the market but on too much envy. I want this kinda place at home. Even the view from the hotel is nice, once you ignore the utility lines.

I can even see the Space Needle. Foggy this morning.

 

So, that's basically the first 3 whole days. 4 more to go.

Cheers

Chris