however, I didn’t get smart soon enough and was not able to get a spot near our anniversary date. I recommend calling two weeks in advance. We checked in to see if they had a last minute cancellation, then we went on to Port Orchard instead. I made a reservation for later in the summer, but the weather was bad so we spent a nice weekend at home. I did have to pay a day’s moorage for canceling. It was our 20th anniversary this
year and so I made my reservation early. We left on Saturday morning and, with a strong ebb tide, made it to Seattle in 4 hours, a new record for us. As my wife walked out the gate of the marina, she heard someone call, “Karin”. It was a friend of ours I had told about our trip. Kenny and Candy were at Anthony’s on their way to Pike Place Market, so we spent the afternoon with them: shopping, eating, and laughing. My wife has accused me of inviting
people along on our anniversary weekends to avoid being alone with her. It’s not that way at all. I just get so excited about going away with my sweetheart that I can’t help but talk about it. We only get away a couple
There are so many fun shops and things to see, along with places to eat. Seattle is this couple’s choice for a special getaway.
times a year, so it’s a big deal. Whenever I am talking with one of
my new cruising buddies about places to go, I recommend Bell Harbor Marina. It has a modern, clean facility with a great staff to help answer questions such as “Where can I go for breakfast?” Downtown Seattle is wonderful, especially for an early excursion together. It is centrally located; there is a good chance of wind; but more importantly there are so many fun shops and things to see, along with
places to eat. It is this couple’s choice for a special getaway. Details: Bell Harbor Marina is
located in downtown Seattle at the south end of Pier 66. Summer daily rates are $1.35/ft Friday and Saturday and $1.25/ft Sunday through Thursday. Holidays are always $2.00/ft. Winter rates run October through May and are $1.25/ft and $l.oo/ft. You can reach them on VHF channel 66, or for reservations call 206-787-3952.
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