Miracle of miracles! We took the ferry over to Seattle on Tuesday for a concert and the rains parted and we were escorted across the water by sunshine!
And another miracle: We didn't have to fight the usual crowds at Pike's market! We got there late in the afternoon, so maybe it's never crowded then. I'm usually there earlier in the day. It was so nice to be able to walk right up to the stalls without being jostled by elbows and backpacks.
I sort of went crazy at Three Sisters Bakery, but I forgot to get pictures. Instead of just ordering one pastry, I went all out and bought everything that I wanted. To heck with the diet. I left with an almond croissant, a pain au chocolat, and an apple strudel.
Then I bought this brunch book at Left Bank Books. I was enticed by the muffin recipes. This was followed by a stop at a brewpub in the market, with oysters and beer for Dave and a freshly baked soft pretzel with stout mustard for me. We had to save our appetites for dinner at the concert.
The concert was Johnny A, solo, at the Triple Door. A huge aquarium greeted us in the lobby, then we were escorted to our front row seats where Dave snapped this photo of Johnny tuning his guitar.
Dinner for me was king salmon, bok choi and a divine chocolate mousse. Then the music began, and it was good.
Final miracle: We drove home in record time, whizzing along I-5 without the usual traffic congestion. I capped off the night with the almond croissant before going to bed. It was a good day!
Have a colorful day
What a fun time!!! I would have been at that bakery drooling!!! Glad you got your fix!
ReplyDeleteNice! Sounds like all the planets were in alignment for you... but not one visit to a quilt store? Oh, that's right... Dave was with you! ;-)
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