8 views from the Space Needle

Whose up for kayaking?

One of these days I am going to try kayaking. It seems like a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery from a different point of view. 

I was surprised at how close the deer came to the campsites. The orange thing in the top left corner is part of a tent. I got a little closer to this deer before I spooked her.

Was this place in a movie?

When I saw this view I had the thought "It looks like a scene from a movie". Even now, when I look at this photograph I have that same thought going through my head.

Such a picturesque road.

 If only the weather was always like this and I had all day to sit at that picnic table...

Natural Colors

The coastline

 There was this random fence that blocked nothing and was only one row. Maybe it was supposed prevent people like me from walking close the edge...

...like this.

I was very careful in how close to the edge I got. Who knows when the edge will give way again. I would have to walk very far along the coast to find a place I could even possibly climb up, and that would be with no injuries. So, if you do this please please please be very careful where you step!

A lighthouse, a rock and a bench

The lighthouse...can you see it?

 The rock....I hope you can see this!

The bench....with my beautiful friend, Kumi. Who wouldn't want to sit here and enjoy the view?

Let's go for a drive

We kept wanting to stop along the road, but it was hard to find places wide enough for a car. Also, it was difficult to drive 5 minutes without another view that you would want to stop and admire.

Which directions would you go in?

 Perfect day, perfect view....just perfect.

Seattle Series: Chambers Creek Beach

 As I mentioned in the previous post this is in the city of Tacoma. Tacoma is about 30- 45 minutes (by car) from Seattle. It is a popular area for people to get some exercise in the fresh air, to walk their dogs or to just enjoy the view!

 This bridge goes over some train tracks. If you wait long enough you can see a train pass under here.

 If you are into architecture or art you may want to visit this location. Of course, if you are just looking for a new place for a walk you are welcome here too!

 Walking around here was very refreshing!

 All along this beach you will find drift wood and other things that wash up from the ocean.

 A prime example of some visitors walking their dog. (Please be respectful and pick up after your dog! There are places to throw the bags away to help keep this area clean)

 Under the bridge you can see 2 people enjoying the beach. In the next post I will take you onto the beach!

Views from the Temple near Itsukushima Shrine: Miyajima, Japan