Nancy singing at the Seattle Baseball game

Last weekend was my first trip to Seattle. Although Nancy has been there many times in the past it was a trip we both enjoyed as a shared experience, in the remaining Autumn sunshine. We stayed with friends, who live in White Rock, on the Friday night as there are only minutes from the border crossing. On Saturday morning we headed for the USA border and due to my British passport, had to wait about 45 minutes and pay my six bucks.

Once in the US, it was an easy highway drive down to Seattle, stopping off only for the premium outlet malls - very similar to Potomac Mills or Bicester village. After a couple of bargain buys, we reached Seattle itself and on the Saturday evening we watched the flicking city lights from the top of the Space Needle. As the photos show it was an impressive vista across the ocean and city. The next morning we wandered around the area, including the local market where the world famous Pike Place Fish Market is situated. This involved watching the guys throwing fish and shouting at each other - very theatrical indeed. Following brunch we heading for the baseball stadium, called Safeco Field, and enjoyed the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, in their last game of the season. Great enjoyment and good seats in the sunshine, near third base. A baseball was hit into the stands a few rows in front of us and so watched a big crowd scramble. However, the main highlight was Nancy's singing in the seventh inning - check out the video! She reminds me of the finger-pointing girl in some wedding video I've seen somewhere!!??!