In Seattle on Monday - Indian food and Christmas ships

Last day in Seattle - from the posts it seemed like I was there forever, but in actuality time just flew by.

Sunday night Dru left to go back to her place - my folks and I were going to meet her after work on Monday. We left (with Cricket in tow - she's a car dog too) to go explore Pike Street Market before we had to pick up Dru.

Mom and Dad

(These things will always remain to be funny.)

We had a lot of fun at lunch, and walking up and down the stairs. There were like four levels to the place - normally we go in at the top level and walk around the veggie/food area. This time we explored the weird booths and shops. Lots of little stuff to be looked at. Crazy.

Dad and Del

If you've never been to the market, you have to experience it at least once in your life. If not for the flowers (which were gorgeous), but for the free samplings of fresh fruit they give out or the flying fish. It's very Seattle.

We picked up Dru and ended up meeting her coworker (who I talked to on the phone a lot) Melanie at her house for some nummy cheese/wine before some Indian food for dinner.

What to get? Decisions...



Melanie and Mike

(Mike was from our hometown and happened to move out to Seattle.
His sister was a coworker of my mom's in our hometown.
She told Mike to talk to Dru.
And they became friends.)

It's a Small world.

After a delicious dinner, we went to watch the Christmas ships. I really don't know how to describe it, so click on the link above. It was snazzy.

And pretty.



The big boat.



It was chilly - can you tell by their faces?



Confused Cricket

We listened to the music and singing by the big fire. It was pretty cold out and had our hoods up over our faces - Cricket got confused because she couldn't tell where her mother was. It was very cute. There were other boats with Christmas light following the big boat - so creative. Also there were four kayakers!

It was a good tradition to experience. Next time we need to bring hot chocolate.