Sunday started with a pre-scheduled tour with Argosy Cruises, the fifth and last part of the CityPASS package. I arrived relatively early and was pleasantly surprised how few people were there for the first tour of the day. I finally picked the right time to enjoy an attraction, early in the morning (although it was not that early, the tour was leaving at 9.25 AM).
My overall experience was good. For one hour the guide shared with us some history of Seattle and elaborated on the importance of the ports to the economy. I thought it was time well-spent.
I then took an Uber to a brunch and met a few nice women. I later stopped by Seattle Japanese Garden. I can't say it was worth the $8, but since it was right in the Washington Park Arboretum, I couldn't just skip it.
I found dozens of colorful fish swimming in the pond and a few man-made waterfalls.
After half an hour at the Japanese Garden, I headed north towards the main part of Washington Park Arboretum. There is a nice paved trail both for cyclers and hikers (well, walkers, really...) along the whole north-south length of the park. It was really hot, and the pathway was primarily exposed, so I took multiple breaks and finally reached the end of the path by the water. Dozens of boats, kayaks, jet ski passed by...
I decided to check out Marsh Island across a long bridge pathway.
Marsh Island was indeed marshy. Most of the trail was muddy and slippery. It was rather peaceful there. I guess not many people venture out into the mud...
I finished my day having walked another 10 miles, but in the heat it felt like 20. Coffee, a takeout dinner and an average tiramisu dessert completed the day as I rested in my Airbnb peacefully.
My overall experience was good. For one hour the guide shared with us some history of Seattle and elaborated on the importance of the ports to the economy. I thought it was time well-spent.
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| Mt. Rainier, not often seen from Seattle because of the weather |
I then took an Uber to a brunch and met a few nice women. I later stopped by Seattle Japanese Garden. I can't say it was worth the $8, but since it was right in the Washington Park Arboretum, I couldn't just skip it.
I found dozens of colorful fish swimming in the pond and a few man-made waterfalls.
After half an hour at the Japanese Garden, I headed north towards the main part of Washington Park Arboretum. There is a nice paved trail both for cyclers and hikers (well, walkers, really...) along the whole north-south length of the park. It was really hot, and the pathway was primarily exposed, so I took multiple breaks and finally reached the end of the path by the water. Dozens of boats, kayaks, jet ski passed by...
I decided to check out Marsh Island across a long bridge pathway.
Marsh Island was indeed marshy. Most of the trail was muddy and slippery. It was rather peaceful there. I guess not many people venture out into the mud...
I finished my day having walked another 10 miles, but in the heat it felt like 20. Coffee, a takeout dinner and an average tiramisu dessert completed the day as I rested in my Airbnb peacefully.
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