It was breakfast by the pool today.... it was an indoors pool.. and raining outside.
Caroline and I cornered ourselves and watched as people qued to make their own waffles. some were overfilling the iron, but the aroma was good, but thought it wise not to try working it myself.
The crowds kept coming in and we maintained our table in the hope that other family members would be down to fetch a tray full of food and join us.
Cousins Lesley and Tim and his daughter joined us as we managed to connect with skype to Caroline's parents so that they could all chat and introduce themselves.
The wonders of modern technology left us needing another coffee, before we decided to go back to our room and continue our trans-world communication. we abducted another family member in the lobby, Bill, who also came and spoke with UK via Skype.
we spent another hour or so making all sorts of connections and sharing photos, before we headed out to the famous 'Pike Place Market' where it seems that all of seattlites were making their weekly pilgramage and seek out local produce.. fish, flowers, fruit and veg... whilst others browsed the many stalls selling arts and craft products.
In fact, it wasn't where all the residents were, as there was a big game 'American Football' going on at the nearby stadium. we could see the stands full of people from the area at the rear of the market, overlooking the bay.
We sat and watched the seattle vibe that was very unique to this place.
It was time for a little lunch, so we all went to a nearby bar/restuarant, and re-charged our batteries as I ate my burger in the traditional english way... with a knife and fork.. to the amusement of all around the table!!
Back to the hotel and time for a little rest now... I think there's more plans for later.. and still tomorrow to further explore some more of Seattle.
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