Nathan's Insights

Monday 7 August 2006
Highlights: Walking the coastline, Seattle Public Market, Seattle Space Needle

Today was a great chance to explore Seattle on foot.   The first thing I found out is that, in Seattle, you have to visit and walk along the coastline and view all the piers.   There are heaps of interesting things to do and see along 9 miles of coastline (yes, I walked it all).

I also found time to visit the Seattle Public Market.   I even got a photo of the exact spot Tom Hanks is walking down in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ (which the Hostel was showing, the first time I’ve seen it).   The market, while set out differently, reminded me a lot of Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne; everything is for sale. I also made my way over to the Seattle Space Needle for a close inspection.  Most locals don’t seem to like this landmark (I suppose Paris locals used to hate the Eiffel Tower).   The parkland area around the needle is a great place to relax (which I did), especially around the International Fountain, where children (and big kids) can walk under the shooting water.