Seattle, Washington. Monday, April 29, 2024
This was one of those days that was so delightful, so full of fun, that there’s not much time to blog about it. After a great breakfast and more conversation with Bob and Carolyn, it was just a quick ride over to Annie‘s house. I lived with Annie for my final two years of medical school in a group house, and we had so many memories to share. Annie has always worked for nonprofit organizations, she was an aide to Ralph Nader, worked with the Union of Concerned Scientists, and for most of her career was director of the Brainerd Foundation, pioneers in conservation advocacy. She shares her lovely home with her partner Steve, a projects facilitator, in the Ravenna Park section of Seattle. Steve has done much of the Camino, so we had lots to talk about as well.
Annie took me on a beautiful walk around Gas Works Park on Lake Union. We climbed a small hill that offered a sweeping view of the Seattle skyline, the Space Needle, and the rusting but oddly picturesque ruin of the Gas Works itself. We talked well into the evening after sharing a scrumptious dinner. Heaven. What more is there to say?
Distance 8 miles, 174 total. Time 2 hours with stops. Elevation gain 700 feet
©️ 2024 Scott Luria
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