Temples of worship

Seattle to Sumner, Washington. Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Catholics have St. Peters. Turks have the Hagia Sophia. Christian Scientists have the Mother Church in Boston. I have the REI flagship store in Seattle. An outdoor store so huge and comprehensive, I never visit Seattle without making a pilgrimage. No picture can do it justice. I needed a few supplies, and wound up spending too much time there.

Emblematic of my last day in Seattle. I was so sorry to leave this wonderful city, I spent too much time everywhere. Too much time saying goodbye to Annie, lingering over a sumptuous breakfast and more great reminiscing.

I could’ve easily bypassed downtown Seattle, but had to snake through the streets to immerse myself in the chaotic, iconic Pike Place Market

go by the original Starbucks, and get a view of the Space Needle.

All this put me way behind schedule. Luckily, the bike paths out of town were smooth, flat, and straight; the sun was out, there was a gentle tailwind, and I made the almost 40 miles to my motel before dark.

Distance 39 miles, 213 total. Time 5 hours with stops. Elevation gain 619 feet

©️ 2024 Scott Luria