4/11/11


While on the west coast, Mike and I ducked down to Seattle for a day and a half. The trip was too short, but definitely worth our while.

The last time I was in Seattle, it had been sunny and hot (unusual). This time it was rainy and chilly (the usual). Mike and I had quite a few discussions concerning the gloomy weather throughout the course of our trip. While Winnipeg is cold and snowy for months, it is the second sunniest city in Canada. The continuous rain and overcast skies of the west coast would be something to get used to.

Regardless of the weather, we wandered around downtown and Pike's Place market happily. My favourite things to see were the blossoming trees, buckets of fresh flowers, and the busy market.

More photos here.
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29 comments:

  1. between 7 and 9April 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oh lovely pics!!

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  2. TashApril 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I didn't know that Winnipeg was the 2nd sunniest city in Canada! Your photos are awesome, Seattle is on my wish list to visit one day.
    Have a lovely week!
    xo

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  3. MaggyApril 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    same! I have been to Seattle twice and it was beautiful and warm both times, my husband and I are going in a week and I'm preparing myself for rain. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  4. amanda janeApril 11, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    you know, I've never really explored seattle. These photos make me want to. Beautiful!

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  5. BeccaApril 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    ah I am from Seattle (at college right now) This post made me miss home!

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  6. kariApril 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    have you ever wondered what life would be like if Mike hadn't bought that scarf? :)

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  7. kateApril 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    it rained the entire time i was there. i thought portland was bad, and then i found myself thankful that wasn't that bad!

    seriously, how do you make your pictures so dreamy?! i just want to crawl in them and be there with ya'll!

    oh, and in response to your question awhile back.. my husband is studying mortuary science to be a funeral director (weird.. i know) and i'm currently leaning toward a marketing major. i have history of changing my major, so i'm sure that will be the case again!

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  8. Sam | ashoreApril 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Oh I just love these pictures - so much more than vacation snapshots. They actually feel like an experience!

    The gloomy certainly gets to me here in Portland (did you make it down for a visit?). It's dangerous to visit when it's sunny thought - because it is the best place ever!

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  9. Heidi-and-SeekApril 11, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Once again, jealous! Seattle-regardless of the rain-is so beautiful! The market is always a stop for me, and I love the little record stores, book stores and coffee shops you a little ways from downtown. It's also really magical a Christmas :)

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  10. HowieApril 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love how your pictures always have this "lightness of being" feeling to them.

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  11. LaurenApril 11, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    i have always wanted to see seattle...i don't think my curly hair would agree with me though haha
    the market looks phemonenal

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  12. galatea.April 11, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    wow- your photos makes seattle look very appealing despite the weather x

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  13. the southern hostessApril 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful photos! You really captured Seattle.

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  14. Julia and YuriyApril 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Hooray for Seattle! Was really looking forward to these so I could see what you saw in our city. You get used to the rain and appreciate the sun SO MUCH MORE. Every sunny day, everyone rushes outside and the city and parks are busy and jolly. Seriously. It's really neat.

    * Julia

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  15. kylieApril 11, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    your photos are always a breath of fresh air

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  16. MICHELLEApril 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    First of all, I adore your hair. Second, I've always wanted to visit Seattle. I feel like Seattle and I would get along really well. I've been as far as Portland...it's time to cross that border!

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  17. MICHELLEApril 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    First of all, I adore your hair. Second, I've always wanted to visit Seattle. I feel like Seattle and I would get along really well. I've been as far as Portland...it's time to cross that border!

    Beautiful photos!

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  18. MishaApril 12, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Your photos are always beautiful and i always look forward to see what´s new with you.
    x Misha

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  19. Kristi April 12, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    you captured it brilliantly.

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  20. BeccaApril 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    gah. i love seattle. i also really like that profile photo of you. pretty.

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  21. paddle to shoreApril 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    You two make Seattle look so dreamy. I really enjoyed the busy market too!

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  22. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    your pictures are gorgeous! i am jealous, i have always wanted to visit seattle!

    <3 steffy
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  23. KristinaApril 18, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    You are so right about the weather, but the pictures still look beautiful! I wish I would have travelled more along the West coast while I lived in California!

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  24. AlyceApril 19, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    LOVE that you manage to make pretty pictures even on the rainiest of days!

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  25. A Lost FeatherMay 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    i loved seeing your gorgeous photos from seattle :) i was there last june for the first time, but sadly my computer crashed and i lost all my photos form my trip.. (BOOO) so seeing these made me happy!

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  26. cocoMay 3, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    you did such a good job. YOu captured the moment so beautifully.

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  27. OlivillaMay 3, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    wow!!!! I do love your pics!

    I follow you from Spain
    please visit my blog: olivilla-olivilla.blogspot.com

    you might have to translate it! upside at the top you have a buttom!

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  28. Jenni Austria GermanyMay 6, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    ok i am going to stop the obsessive comments. needless to say, i am now following.

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  29. AshleyMay 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful photos. What kind of camera do you have?

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