Year 4, Day 4

Day 4 down. Today was a city day. We left the beautiful country side and headed for Seattle. Water water everywhere is for sure. The ferry was giant. Two decks of cars. We were all a little frightened when the logging truck, 18 wheeler, and tanker truck boarded. CRAZY. Two school busses got off as well. Holy Moly. We were welcomed to Seattle by a ton of cars, noise, congestion, and craziness. City life...definately not for any of us, but we made it. Our first stop was Pike Place Market. Cool for sure, but the fish throwing portion was not very cool.. no one doing anything and too cramped to see anything. However the flowers and fresh fruit / veggies was worth it. So beautiful and wonderful smelling. If we could have removed 10,000 people or so it would have been better. We also experienced the gum wall...yes an entire wall covered and I mean covered in gum. GROSS to say the least. I feel really bad for those living / working around here. ICK! Our last experience was to walk about 20 blocks or so to the space needle. Cool for sure. A very beautiful place, but we all enjoyed the glass garden more. Amazing blow glass sculptures that amazed us. When we had had enough we quickly (as quickly as lost tourists can move) got back to our car. It took 25 minutes to go several blocks. City experience for sure. Glad its our only day in a big city. We headed east and toward the trees / farm land of eastern Washington where we will spend the night. We missed by one day the small town fair / rodeo of Ellensburg, WA. DARN! But a very friendly town for sure. We have soaked in the hot tub and releived our stress and now we rest for Day 5! - Traveling Mama