{"id":2278,"date":"2017-06-29T20:28:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T20:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/?p=2278"},"modified":"2017-07-10T14:42:49","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T14:42:49","slug":"combing-the-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2017\/06\/29\/combing-the-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Combing the beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our first day in the Seattle area did not start off so great. \u00a0Caden&#8217;s stomach was hurting. \u00a0He can usually tough it out pretty well but this was bad. \u00a0We had planned on checking out several of the area beaches including the Alki area since I&#8217;d read that beach glass could be found there. \u00a0Last year <a href=\"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/06\/05\/beach-glass-fort-church-and-sunset\/\">when we were in Niagara<\/a> we spent a whole day on Lake Ontario finding beach glass and had a ball. \u00a0Even though Caden was feeling crappy\u00a0he decided to try to\u00a0go along. \u00a0We packed a lunch and headed off to Alki. \u00a0The weather was gorgeous, we found parking without any troubles and headed straight to the beach.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Searching for sea glass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/34788801144\/in\/album-72157682574436582\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4263\/34788801144_a29df9373b_n.jpg\" alt=\"Searching for sea glass\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We took turns with Sheba up on the walkway while everyone else scoured the beach. \u00a0Sure enough, there was beach glass! \u00a0It took some searching with a keen eye to spot it but that is what makes it so fun. \u00a0I&#8217;ve told the kids about the glass beach in Fort Bragg, CA and how it is almost pure beach glass&#8230;.just reach down and blindly scoop it up by the handful. \u00a0I hope they get a chance to see it someday. \u00a0However, on a walk back in <a href=\"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2017\/06\/22\/hungry-horse\/\">Hungry Horse<\/a> when Caden and I were talking about water and beaches he made a comment that beach glass seems more special when it&#8217;s hard to find.<\/p>\n<p>There was a Starbucks along the beach, and while I rarely purchase fancy coffee, I decided to treat myself to a Seattle original while I was in Seattle. \u00a0As Steph and the kids\u00a0scoured and combed the beach, Sheba explored all the new smells of the ocean and I sipped on my cup of Pikes Place coffee&#8230;it was nice!! \u00a0Along the beach there is also a miniature Lady Liberty that we used for a photo opp. \u00a0The first white settlers to the area called their settlement New York since the city on the east coast with the same name had been so successful.<\/p>\n<p>Our next stop was at the Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Park where we could have lunch. \u00a0We drove directly there and scored street parking right across the street. \u00a0We grabbed our picnicking supplies and found a table in the shade where we could eat. \u00a0We explored the park quickly as Caden&#8217;s stomach was clearly not in good shape then decided to checkout the Fremont Troll on our way home. \u00a0I thought this thing was awesome!! \u00a0I am not an art guy but this was much better than any piece at the sculpture park in my opinion!!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Troll\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/34788799194\/in\/album-72157682574436582\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4087\/34788799194_12722d0432_n.jpg\" alt=\"Troll\" width=\"320\" height=\"196\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Back home Caden rested, Dacen read, Steph did a laundry and grocery run and Brielle and I went to the swimming pool. \u00a0Steph made dinner then I suggested going to Discovery Park for the evening as this was the one last place we&#8217;d wanted to explore for the day. \u00a0Caden was feeling back to normal so we all jumped in the truck and headed out. \u00a0It was about a 30 minute drive to the beach and I took the opportunity to share a story with the family about my only other visit to Seattle. \u00a0It too was on a road trip but with just 2 guys and 2 dogs in a Mitsubishi Eclipse\u00a0who ended up staying at a pretty posh hotel in the middle of downtown Seattle.<\/p>\n<p>We arrived at Discovery Park without issue but as we approached the beach there was a big intimidating sign saying that to park at the beach you MUST have a permit which can be acquired at the visitor center (which, was closed for the day). \u00a0We ignored the sign and continued driving to a very small parking lot at the beach and light house that again had all sorts of warning signs about needing a permit and getting towed away if you don&#8217;t. \u00a0There was a couple walking back to their car (with Washington plates) in the parking lot and I asked if they had a permit. \u00a0&#8220;Nope, &#8221; the man replied. \u00a0&#8220;So you&#8217;re just chancing it?&#8221; I asked. \u00a0&#8220;Yep&#8230;I&#8217;ve been chancing it for years here!&#8221; he said. \u00a0Alright, <em>when in Rome<\/em>! \u00a0Brielle was very concerned about the truck getting towed but I assured her that getting towed and impounded\u00a0would be a sure fire\u00a0way to lengthen our stay in the area (something she had expressed interest in just moments before in the truck). \u00a0As the setting sun approached the horizon the parking lot filled up. \u00a0Even the huge red striped area by the lighthouse elaborately adorned with <em>No Parking<\/em> and <em>Fire Lane<\/em> signs filled up with cars full of sunset viewers like ourselves. \u00a0There were now plenty of cars \u00a0and one\u00a0giant crew cab, long bed, 1 ton truck for a tow truck to choose from. \u00a0I figured the Beast would be the last choice. \u00a0So, with our chances of a lengthened Seattle stay washed away we set out to enjoy this magnificent evening on the beach.<\/p>\n<p>The beach was wonderful. \u00a0Cool drift wood, sand, some pebbles and a little beach glass. \u00a0Through the haze and\/or smog you could see Mt Rainier looming over the city and as you looked the other way toward the sinking sun there was a cute little lighthouse on the beach and the occasional silhouette of a passing sail boat. \u00a0We threw rocks in the water, dug in the sand, and climbed on the drift wood. \u00a0It was a great evening and I&#8217;m sure glad Caden got to enjoy this beach more than he did the one in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some pictures of the day. \u00a0If you only read the email version then you miss out on these albums (and maybe that is fine with you). \u00a0However, if you want to check them out, today&#8217;s pictures can be seen <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHskXSJc3o\">here<\/a> and you can find links to all of our albums on our <a href=\"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/photos\/\">photos<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157682574436582_2450\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4127\/34821230083_fe8089fe5a.jpg\" title=\"Alki beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Alki beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4287\/34821229923_7874d2d5bf.jpg\" title=\"Yucky putz!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Yucky putz!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4263\/34788801144_a29df9373b.jpg\" title=\"Searching for sea glass\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Searching for sea glass<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4229\/34821229513_ca4690b8d4.jpg\" title=\"Splash\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Splash<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4235\/34821229103_834cc02912.jpg\" title=\"Our faithful dog\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Our faithful dog<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4263\/34788800594_9979995a17.jpg\" title=\"Little Lady Liberty\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Little Lady Liberty<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4031\/35285594990_50f8f98610.jpg\" title=\"On the beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>On the beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4050\/34821228833_f8e49c0781.jpg\" title=\"On top of the pile\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>On top of the pile<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4234\/34788799924_f4d7b2f23e.jpg\" title=\"Pile of wood\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Pile of wood<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4256\/34821228453_a82b3f50c6.jpg\" title=\"French Triscuits\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>French Triscuits<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4019\/34788799634_9456866ffd.jpg\" title=\"Sculpture park and Space Needle\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Sculpture park and Space Needle<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4087\/34788799194_12722d0432.jpg\" title=\"Troll\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Troll<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4242\/34788798874_ecee9a93c4.jpg\" title=\"Family shadow\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Family shadow<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4022\/34788798624_c79de7023d.jpg\" title=\"Doing their own things\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Doing their own things<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4278\/34788798384_c640eeed99.jpg\" title=\"Gotta get wet\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Gotta get wet<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4233\/34821227203_d643b3fe65.jpg\" title=\"Kiddos\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Kiddos<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4096\/34788798034_338843b590.jpg\" title=\"Cool wood\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Cool wood<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4281\/34788797784_ed77062cc8.jpg\" title=\"Sunset at lighthouse\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Sunset at lighthouse<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4277\/35499582111_5bddc9e047.jpg\" title=\"All 5\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>All 5<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4110\/34788797554_3a27b08c9d.jpg\" title=\"Love birds\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Love birds<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4237\/35499581801_27028c387e.jpg\" title=\"Discovery Park beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Discovery Park beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4079\/34788797094_9db3f8b272.jpg\" title=\"Illegal Beast\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Illegal Beast<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4211\/35499581481_6dd7a6ce8c.jpg\" title=\"Tow away zone\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Tow away zone<\/p><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"#flickr_72157682574436582_2450\").data(\"options\",{\"delay\":3000,\"autoplay\":true,\"transition\":500,\"link\":\"next\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"width\":\"\",\"height\":\"\"});<\/script><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our first day in the Seattle area did not start off so great. \u00a0Caden&#8217;s stomach was hurting. \u00a0He can usually tough it out pretty well but this was bad. \u00a0We had planned on checking out several of the area beaches including the Alki area since I&#8217;d read that beach glass could be found there. \u00a0Last 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