Day 8 - Bainbridge Island

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First time for us to explore Bainbridge Island. Took the ferry from Seattle - about 30 minute ride in a large car ferry. We decided that we would do some biking while we were there and rented bikes as soon as we got off of the ferry. With our map and advice from the bike store we headed out. This is not a trip for the non-bicyclist. There are many hills, curves, and you have to ride with traffic. The first 9 miles weren't too bad and we got to see great views of Mt Rainier and some beautiful homes. Stopped at the Treehouse Cafe for lunch and then headed off for another 8 miles. This part of the trip had more hills than we anticipated but we all made it. We only got to see the southern part of the island by bike so we decided to drive around the perimeter to see more of the island. Lynwood Center was our favorite spot - frozen yogurt, the Treehouse Cafe, and the pretty beach areas. Reminded us a little of Martha's Vineyard. Ended the island trip with dinner at Cafe Trio in Winslow and then took the ferry back to Seattle. As we approached the shore we decided that we wanted to take a ride on the Giant Wheel on the pier by the ferry exit so we got our tickets and hopped on as the sun was setting. Great end to an awesome day.

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Photos

Seattle
View of Giant Wheel from the ferry

Bainbridge Island
Mt Rainier from the shoreline in Lynwood Center

Bainbridge Island
Sean takes a break to skip some rocks and finds a perfect shell.

Bainbridge Island
Former Fort Ward Jail building. Looks like it will be rehabbed into something cool.

Bainbridge Island
Sign between the jail and the cool renovated home.

Bainbridge Island
This home is next to the jail building. Renovation looks great.

Bainbridge Island
We catch a deer along the side of the road. The first one we saw while biking. There must be a lot of deer on this island.

Bainbridge Island
Dean's dream. A caboose in the front yard of the house behind this. You have to wonder what the neighbors think.

Bainbridge Island
View of Seattle skyline from Rockaway Beach drive.

Bainbridge Island
Another view of the Seattle skyline.

Bainbridge Island
Drew, Sean, and Mary Ann finishing up dinner.

Bainbridge Island
Drew and Dean hang out while Mary Ann and Sean walk around Winslow.

Seattle Ferry
View of Mt Rainier on the way back.

Seattle Ferry
We pass by this sail boat.

Seattle Ferry
View of Space Needle.

Seattle Ferry
And we catch a sunset on the way.

Seattle Giant Wheel
View of the city from the top of the wheel.

Seattle Giant Wheel
Mary Ann and Sean enjoy the views.

Seattle Giant Wheel
As the lights come on along the piers.

Seattle Giant Wheel
The ride is done and now we get a pretty view of it lit up.

Seattle
On our way back to the hotel catch this pretty view of the Space Needle.

Comments

[Lynda]

Good picture! Sean is almost smiling.