Seattle. Day 24

We know how to spread out!

So on this morning, I went out for an adventure morning run.

It is fun to be out and about, seeing the sites of a new downtown,

hoping you won't get lost.  On this day, I ran down to the waterfront.

Then I came back, hoping to extend my time into a much needed

quiet time....well Andrew and the kids were at the pool, so I

literally ran in the shower and took off downstairs to sit in the coffee

shop.  Again, continually reminded how much I need this time.  

I grab it when I can.

It is my space to gather my thoughts.  To be mindful of where I am

and where I want to be.  To be reminded what feeds my soul and

calls me.... 

Trying to use some time while waiting for food to write in

travel journals.  Trying to complete book work

while traveling is not coming as smoothly as I hoped.

We are out and about each day, defiantly learning.

I still feel that we need to keep up on our other subjects,

but it is challenging finding the space, energy, and time!

Sometimes getting this guy (Bobo) to focus and recount his days

on the journey is like "pulling teeth"...really! 

Heading out of Olive 8 downtown today.

Next stop is the Space Needle.  This kids were really

excited when they saw it and then found out we could

go up! 

 

There is the downtown and then there are so many areas/

districts all around, each with their own unique offerings. 

I thought about what a lonely existence a city often represents.

I think because community is not represented or shown-instead

a lot of people going somewhere and many others going nowhere.

People are used to close quarters in a city and so maybe as a result

they are better at blocking others up...

tuning into their music or their device.  

Some of the city I really like...fitting into the hustle and bustle,

being anonymous...blending.  Lots to see, a buzzing life, distractions...

a little or big subculture.   

And I have liked the mix of quiet on this trip as well-the

isolated beach, not seeing anyone else but us.

I know I will remember this trip. 

Interactive displays...it was cool how they would describe each

of the different neighborhoods.

These were taken on the way back to the car,

this is the outside of the Science Fiction museum.

Next stop was Olympic Sculpture Park

A moving train provided excitement!

I read this while the kids were playing in front of me.  I loved how the

artist said, that you have to discover his sculptures through participation...

hey, how did my kiddos know that???

We all need to participate.

 

last stop before checking into our new spot was Willies House of Soul,

yes, Resturant.com and my husbands love of Southern food! 

We were blessed to meet Rhegane'

She was sitting calmly eating her supper when we entered

and by the end of the night, we had made a new friend who

was full of life!  Rhegane' was the granddaughter of Willie.

We promised to send her these pictures.

She seemed so hungry for connection.

Now on to our new home for the next 6 days...