As a college student, I have to express the joy of summertime. Having just completed my last final of the school year I can’t express in words how excited for summer I am. Nothing beats a good Seattle summer. Warm weather, swimming, boats, great hiking and camping spots, and bonfires are all in my foreseeable future. In celebration of summer here’s a song by Sublime (who will be playing in concert at marymoor park next month).
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After spending some time in the Portland Airport I’d just like to note that Sea/Tac is absolutely amazing. Space to sit, a great food court, and lots of little shops to entertain yourself while you wait. (Not to mention about twenty starbucks, I mean it is Seattle afterall…)
It’s amazing how experiencing something like that can make you appreciate things sooooooo much more.
I’ve always had a weird draw towards cottonwood. I don’t know exactly what it is, I’ve always thought the trees themselves are beautiful. But what always seems to take my breath away is the cotton seeds that fall every spring. As a kid, I used to take long walks and imgine that it was snowing, and as I got older I always associated cottonwood with romance and fairtales. Watching the sunset over my hometown of Carnation, Wa. and seeing the colorful reflection of the sky in the Tolt River is one of my favorite memories. And while it was certainly a beautiful sight to see, it wouldn’t have been nearly as beautiful without the hunreds of white flakes floating through the air.
Cottonwood, though it may seem a menace to some, will always have a fond place in my heart.
Riding the ferries across the Puget Sound is one of my favorite things to do in Seattle.
For about $6 you can walk onto a ferry and travel to Vashon Island, Bainbridge, or Bellingham. Anywhere you go is an adventure! If you want to take a day trip, pack a lunch and head on out. You only have to pay departing Seattle, it’s free on the way back.
Most of the Ferry rides last about 30-45 minutes, watching the water pass you by you can usually spot some jelly fish and the occasional seal. I’ve seen porpoises as well, and there’s always that slight chance you may see a whale or two!
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Yesterday I had the privilege of going on my first scuba diving experience in the Puget Sound. While the visibility wasn’t amazing, I can truly say I’ve never experienced anything like it. The amount of crabs I saw was incredible, but the colorful anemones were probably what took my breath away the most. It’s interesting to think that this entire world under the surface exists even with all the hustle and bustle going on just 40 ft above. The word that comes to mind is serene. Under water there’s no hurry, and there isn’t much to worry about, life goes about fairly calmly. Of course, there are the occasional spurts of energy. I watched an octopus’ tentacles reach out of an old pipe and wrap around a crab held in my instructors hand. I’ve never seen anything like it.
The Puget Sound is home to octopus, wolf eels, jelly fish, crab, anemones, whales, and yes the occasional shark as well. But the diving here is absolutely incredible. If you ever get the chance to go, don’t pass it up.
