Pike Place Market is one of the most glorious places in Seattle, on a sunny day.
It’s nice in the rain but when all the fresh flower vendors come out and the vegetables and fruits are overflowing it is stunning. On the first nice day in March my mom and I made a spontaneous trip to the market. When the sun is out everyone in Seattle is in a good mood. You would think it was 80 degrees out if you were to judge from what people are wearing.
It can be very deceiving especially if you assume you can leave the house in a t-shirt to find it is barely 40 degrees. This is why we live in North Faces. We went with the mission of getting little bead stickers for a dinner party my parents were attending later that day. We went into this Indian store and left with what we needed plus curry leaves, a few scarves, pita, and multiple cooking sauces that would be devoured that week.
It was a really special day that felt so quintessentially Seattle. If you ever come to Seattle, the best times of year are the middle to late spring and fall. It is just beautiful.All the rain and gray we have during the winter makes the sunny days so much nicer. Here are a few photos of my Pike Place Excursion!
The tulips were gorgeous and just starting to open!
If you are ever in Seattle you must go to the piroshky store, its called Piroshky Piroshky. There always a long line but it is totally worth it. So delicious! Yummm, I wish I had one now!
And all the seafood. I want a lobster, crab, and clams right now!
In no time the weather will be like this for several months!
P.S. I leave today for a trip to Europe with my family! I will be gone for two weeks but I would love some comments to read for when I get back! I will have tons of posts about what we saw! One of my dreams coming true!
Jess – I love Seattle so much! I’ve tried to spend a few weeks there each year since first visiting in 2008. The Pike Place Market is one of my favorite places but honestly, I’m amazed by all the places you can buy local produce in and around Seattle. It’s a big difference from Laramie, Wyoming (where I live) – we only have farmer’s markets June-September here and most of the produce must be trucked in from at least 60 miles away. The Seattle food scene is a refreshing change of pace!
Another thing I love about Seattle is how pedestrian-friendly it is. The public transportation is great but you can also walk just about anywhere if you have the time. Not so for a lot of major cities.
You’re so lucky to live in Seattle – truly one of my favorite places. Hope you have fun in Europe!
It really is an amazing city! I live out at my cabin during the summer and I really miss all the fresh produce. My dad brings it out on the weekends and its always a highlight of the week! We sure do love walking here! Traffic can be crazy but the pedestrian friendly-ness definatley counter acts that!
Beautiful pictures!
Have fun in Europe, I’m waiting for the photographs
Fantastic photos
I really like the one of the beaded jewellery (are they necklaces? Or bracelets?) And I really want to try a piroshky now, will be difficult to find one in the UK though :p
they are a combination of both i think. i am not sure! One of those things that were pretty for a photo but i didn’t have interest to look at them as jewelry! If you can find one you must try, or come to seattle and find them