part 1: waterfront + pikes place

Going to Seattle every summer growing up was so great. I can't go there with out having a flood of memories. Especially this trip because it was strange being there without Grandpa and so many of my favorite Seattle memories have him in them.

We have our traditional spots to hit.

Ivars on the waterfront in Seattle is one of the oldest traditions in the history of me.
Grandpa used to take us there for fish and chips. Fish for us, chips for the gigantic seagulls.

Here's Ben! Standing outside the cafe where Tom Hanks has the conversation about getting 'back out there' and wonders if it is still the same.

"Are we grading on the curve?"

Growing up Pike's Place was all about finding the coolest treasure to take home as a souvenir. I liked the things the artists were selling, they seemed so sophisticated and cool. I'm not as interested in what the vendors have to offer anymore. I was happy just being the annoying little sister taking pictures of everything and goofing off. The whole busy place is an overload of fantastic colors and people and smells. Not to sound too hippie but the energy is amazing!
I can safely say Pike's Place is one of my favorite places on the planet.