July 10, 2012 – Lake Pleasant RV Park, Bothell, Wa

We were tired yesterday and didn’t say much about the drive. There was a definite change in the terrain. We drove mostly through a valley between through a mountain range. As we came out of the mountain range, we were in a farming area. For the first time since we had left the Midwest, we saw a few corn fields, the corn was still small, and it may have been sweet corn. There were lots of hay fields, produce type farms, pick-it-yourself type places and nursery growers.
85 miles today – I know, not very far. But, we were looking for a place that we could stay and go down to Pikes Market in Seattle. Campgrounds are very few close to Seattle, and nice campgrounds are rare. This one is about 18 miles from downtown and we are backed up to a lake that is a dedicated wildlife habitat. The have 118 paved RV spots and they surround two lakes. We were very lucky to get in here, our second choice was described by some reviewers as a gravel parking lot (seen enough of those in Alaska). Because of the short drive, we got here about 11 and they at first said they were full, but then said they did have a back-in spot large enough for us for one night only. PERFECT!

We got set up and headed into Seattle for a look around the Pike’s Market area. They are known of course for their huge fish market where they throw the fish to one another across 15 or 20 feet. They actually have anything and everything for sale. Beautiful flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables, restaurants, cheese shops, meat markets, ice cream, yogurt, coffee, clothing, etc. You name it! All we bought was a basket of fish and chips, which we shared, and some peaches. We did find the mushrooms, as from the mushroom buyers we wrote about seeing a few days ago. They were very valuable too, as you can see from the photo.

Karen checking out the fruit at Pike's Market

Fish at Pike's Market

$39.99 Mushrooms??

Downtown Apartment - What do you think it cost???

Water Front with Ferry leaving.

We came back to the camper early as the dogs seem to have separation anxiety – Harry especially. We had a complaint from a neighbor yesterday about the barking. I, Karen, seem to be coming down with the sore throat and cold that Larry had a few days ago. Hopefully it will go away by morning.