Out and About at Pike Place Market ~ July 19, 2014

Early Saturday morning,

we checked out of the hotel and

headed back to the waterfront area.

Specifically Pike Place Market.

After finding a parking lot that

wasn't outrageously expensive

or too far away, we walked uphill

to the market place for an early morning

visit.

At the time, most vendors

were just setting up for the busy day.

The fish markets were busy icing their displays.

Monk Fish

It was cool being there in the early morning

hour, as it's way less crowded than it

was just an hour or so later.

The flower bouquets were gorgeous.

Most were just $10 to $20 for 

large bouquets.

Can't get it any fresher.

We stopped at Lowell's for breakfast.

I read reviews online for places

in Seattle that were good for breakfast,

and breathtaking views. 

 Lowell's was perfect for us.

The breakfast we shared was good,

and the coffee was a necessity... of course.

We ordered at the counter downstairs,

and took our coffee mugs upstairs to

a window side table on the third floor.

Another cruise ship ready to disembark 

passengers, reload and head back to Alaska

later in the day. 

A couple of roof top backyards,

with gardens, and a grill.

Back in the market downstairs,

we came across several interesting 

shops selling all kinds of goods.

Chocolate Raspberry Pasta anyone?

Makes me wish we had something similar

here in the north state.

Oh the flowers.

Out on the western side of the market,

looking eastward back at Lowell's

 (center windows).

We were out on an outdoor 

walkway leading down hill to another street.

Heading back inside

we spied this jean clad cook

getting his preparations started 

for the day.

I wasn't to sure about the cleanliness

or the way things looked

from this small peek from the outside.

Here's the same shop from the inside of the

market area.

I liked how Seattleites can plant flowers

everywhere and they grow lush and beautiful.

These planter boxes would burn up here within

a day in our heat.

Oh my goodness,  the flowers.... 

were just plain

 fabulous.

You could spoil yourself silly,

with an inexpensive bouquet 

from every market visit.

Too bad Seattle is a two day  

 drive from here.

Edited to add:

This is the second post on our Alaska Cruise Vacation.