The contest is over and the it was a photo finish! A special thank you for all the talented photographers that summited photos! The top 5 photos and their photographers will be featured in an upcoming post.
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We had a great time taking an afternoon and cruising over to Seattle via the Bainbridge Ferry and walking down to Seattle’s Great Wheel to take it for a spin or should I say it took us for a spin.
The Ferris Wheel has glass enclosed gondolas that are climate controlled. The view is spectacular and if the wheel stops while you are at the top, there is plenty of time to enjoy the Seattle Skyline and the views of the Puget Sound.
Sit back relax and enjoy the video of our trip. Then get out there and ride the Great Wheel of Seattle!
If you have not had the opportunity to go to a concert “on the lawn” at the Suquamish Clear Water Casino, I recommend you go and check it out.
We won tickets to see Christopher Cross play. It was a beautiful evening, excellent atmosphere, good food and drinks, and a chance to hear Cross play “Sailing” while a sail boat passed behind the stage.
Cross and his band sounded great, mixing his hits from the early eighties with songs that are not so well known. His voice sounded just like it did on the album we used to listen to when I was a kid.
It was a great way to spend a late summer evening. The moon slowly rose over Bainbridge Island in the picturesque background and the evening air was filled with music.
If you have been to a concert “on the lawn” at Clearwater, we would love to hear about your experience, just post it in a comment.
We recently went Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound between Suquamish, Bainbridge Island and Indianola. We tried using buzz bombs, fake squid and shiners, shiners and herring and lures. No Salmon on this outing. We did see one fisherman haul in a good size silver.
View of Suquamish from our boat
We did catch a few bullheads and one dog fish, but more importantly we had a good time out on the Sound enjoying the salty sea and relaxing views. If any of you have some fishing tips, they are welcome.
A good area to go salmon fishing is under the Agate Passage bridge. The bridge connects Bainbridge Island with Kitsap county and there is beach access from the Bainbridge Island side. If you are crossing the bridge toward Bainbridge, take the first left after the bridge and follow the road until you get to a large power line tower park then walk down the short trail.
From the Suquamish side I usually access the beach from Chief Seattle Park and walk to the bridge. There may be access from the park and ride area on the Kitsap side of the bridge.
Even if you don’t catch a salmon, it is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the beaches, views and salty air of Puget Sound.