Exploring Seattle Parks: Get Some Fresh Air

A sunny Saturday in Seattle is a gift, especially in January. We've all been indoors so much lately, it felt imperative that we get out and take a walk. I told Dan that I really wanted to be near the water, so he looked on a map and chose Lincoln Park, not far from Alki Beach in West Seattle, for our afternoon jaunt. 
 

The approach to the water level walking paths is a very long steep walkway. I stopped halfway down to take this photo because the steep slope, trees, and vista felt like we were in Europe. I bet it is gorgeous in the spring when eveerything is verdent green and these trees are blooming. We must come back in March.

This park is near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. As we approached, I told Dan that I'd been to this little area before...this was where I took the ferry home from Vashon Island when I went to Camp Thundercraft! That little tidbit reminded me of the glory days when I first arrived in Seattle and was bounding all over the city exploring.

After a nice walk, we made our way back to some benches and sat and watched the water. It was clear and cold and just what I needed to feel like I'd blown the fog out of my brain a little bit. I could actually feel the warm of the sun on my face. Please make sure you are getting some fresh air, even if it is just opening a window for a while. 

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A Walk in the Woods

I was looking in the woods at our cottage for an inconspicuous place to take a few patches of moss.  My plan is to transport the patch in a plastic bag with some damp paper towel to my house downstate.  I really want to transplant it onto a wire watering can planter that I have.  I'm sure that I can keep it alive and let it grow on the watering can frame outdoors.

Anyhoo, it was my search for moss that made me appreciate a walk in the woods.  My mind wandered.  I started looking for signs of the fox brothers.  It was quiet and lush and green and I could finally hear myself think.  So what did I do?  I went back to the house and got my camera.  I thought that you might need a walk in the woods too.

As for moss collection, it is still on my "to do" list.