Going To The Big City

Even though we only live about 45 min north of Seattle, we very rarely go there. The last time we'd been was back in December when we saw the gingerbread houses. I thought it was high time we take another trip to the "Big City" It was kind of funny because we had our big camera with us and we looked like the typical tourists even though we live here!

Our first stop (after having lunch at Westlake. Remember...Todd has the camera so not everything was captured on our trip)) was down in the bus tunnel.
Even though I love love love the subway system in New York, the bus tunnel system is not to bad. Its free as long as you stay within the tunnel and it makes stops all up and down the city. Its way faster then taking the bus up on high land because there are fewer stops along the way

Oh and I forgot to mention.....see that girl in all the rainbow gear? Little did I know it was Gay Pride Day. Yes, by accident I took my kids to the Gay Pride Parade. The city was crawling with the most unusual people and Kyler got quite an eyeful that day! (Again...not many pictures of that)
Wide-eyed Kyler! This was our destination
Uwajimaya down in Chinatown
The kids loved all the interesting things to look at. This is one of Todds favorite places to go because he spent a month in Japan when he was a teenager. He also loves to come because of there snack isle
But before we made it to the snacks we came across some lovely ducks for sale. And the heads were even still attached...Bonus!
What you don't see are the many tanks of live fish. Fish that you can buy and they will catch it, kill it and pack it for you right there
But here are some lovely fish heads for your viewing pleasure

Down in the snack isle you can also purchase some small, dried, WHOLE crabs or fish.
After Chinatown it was back on the bus and up to Pike Place Market. We didn't spend to much time at the market because our destination was the waterfront and Kadens legs were already getting tired
Have I mentioned how I really really want to go on a cruise?? I was so tempted to jump aboard and hide in a cupboard

This is the kind of pictures I get from Todd! Even though you have to admit it was yelling to be photographed
At the Ye Old Curiosity Shop Kaden found a split personality doll
And a plastic smile
It was a great day down in the big city! Hopefully it doesn't take another 7 months to go back