Last month, here in Missouri, was filled with several brutally hot days. At least, it felt brutal as we were trying to finish up some outside work on our house before winter sets in. Anyway, my mind took me back to one August when we took a refreshingly cool road trip.

Our favorite area to explore is the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and this trip did not disappoint. So that we could get the most enjoyment in the PNW we decided to fly to Seattle, rent a car and tour the coastline. For planning purposes, keep in mind that the month of August is the best time to head to the PNW, with more sunshine and less rain than normal.

We arrived in Seattle, picked up our car and decided to do some fun touristy stuff in the city before heading out on the road. Our first stop was the iconic Space Needle. This is a “don’t miss” stop for any trip to the Seattle area. You will enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of not only the city skyline, but the Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and the beauty of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. It was truly breathtaking.

No trip to Seattle is complete without a visit to Pike Place Market. Because we were traveling, we were unable to really take advantage of the market with its many offerings of fresh seafood, flowers, vegetables, etc. but it was truly a marvel to see. It is described as a “vibrant, historic neighborhood covering nine acres right in the middle of downtown.” That is an apt description as it is home to hundreds of businesses and residents. Having been in property management for years, I was intrigued by the fact that 500+ people live at the market.

We headed back to the US to continue our tour of the PNW… but I will save that for my next blog!

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