Where in the world did June go?
Oh yeah, I spent most of it criss-crossing the country on my motorcycle. Then I launched right into back to back weekends on the water, enjoying our boat. Hey, I deserved some relaxation time, after all the riding, right? Doesn’t everyone want a vacation after their vacation? A little lounging…a little shopping….sleeping in!
Less than 72 hours after getting off the motorcycle, my husband Terron and I hit the water, cruising in our boat from Seattle over to Bainbridge Island for the 4th of July weekend. The businesses and community groups there really do a great job with this holiday. This is the first year I’ve ever experienced it. We enjoyed yummy food vendors, artists, an all ages street dance Sunday night, a great parade on Monday and then a spectacular fireworks display!
Now unfortunately, I worked on the holiday, so I had to sneak in sleep time before dinner on the 4th, so that I could stay up for the fireworks. But I have to say that 5 day work week in which most had a 4 or even a 3 work week, really went by fast for me. Before I knew it, it was time to hit the water again!
So, we buttoned the boat up on Tuesday, July 5 and slept at home 3nights, then went right back to the boat on Friday, July 8. Hey, I really can’t help it that our weather is awesome and there’s a different fair or festival going on every weekend!
This time, we motored over to Shilshole Marina, just outside the locks, so that we could walk up to the Ballard Seafood Fest and Ballard Farmer’s Market.
Where else could I eat fried frog legs, a Denmark Herring sandwich and Alligator on a stick, in all one city block? Those are the three delicacies I opted to try, passing on other scrumptious looking foods, like scallops, alderwood smoked salmon, crab cakes and more! Full of the stuff I tried at Seafood Fest on Saturday – I ate a light breakfast Sunday, so that I could go in for more great tastes, walking through the Sunday Farmers Market in Ballard.
I puckered up for some great, locally grown pickles. Down the way I tasted smoked salmon and bought a package to take home and I left with fresh beets. Our group ducked into Noble Fir for a little refreshment and we ended up sharing a glass of the Brandy Barrel-Aged Angel’s Share Dark Strong Ale. Wow! That’s about all I can say, other than this is truly a sipping beer and I’m glad that 6 of us shared 1 glass!
Now there are still a lot of weekends left in summer and many, many different events to attend.
Please share your favorites with me! I love trying new and different things. I last went to Seafood Fest about 6 years ago. I do have some perennial favorites that I frequent; like Opening Day of Boating Season, but for the most part I like variety, not only in the setting but in the journey to get there. I’ve explored many miles and regions of this great state, but not all of it, so tell me where I should go!
You’ve got time, since this weekend is taken care of. I’m going to climb a mountain! All in the name of cancer research. Stay tuned to see all the gear I need to carry!
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