After our two days in Victoria (
one &
two), we took the ferry back to the states. We hopped in a cab and stopped at our hostel (I don't want to talk about it... ). Through the noise, the disgust, the jet lag, and the hunger we were ready for bed.
We woke up to the sounds of all sorts of things... at least we tried right? ... and eventually it was time to get up.
We walked a few blocks to a fantastic bakery called
Macrina. There are several locations and their baked goods are phenomenal! I loved the atmosphere; modern yet cozy, lively but not too loud. It was our breakfast haven. :)
After that we walked the short distance to the
Olympic Sculpture Park. We didn't know exactly what the park would be like, but we had heard good things and knew that it was FREE! :) It ended up being one of my very favorite places, shock coming from the ex-art history major I'm sure.
The park is situated overlooking the Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. The view was incredible, the weather was perfect, and the park was the perfect place to spend our morning.
I loved this place so much that I took hundreds and hundreds of photos there.... so here you have some of my favorite (it is a LOT!). So I will have to do a Day 1 Part II post with the rest of our day in it later. :)
Have you ever been to a sculpture park? Have you visited this one?
We actually visited another one in Minneapolis the very next weekend, which I will share soon!
I hope that you get to visit this place someday!
More Seattle pictures coming soon!
Thank you for Reading,
Alexandra
this park looks amazing - sorry about the hostel though, ugh. can't wait for more seattle pics, its on my bucket list, sigh. ps i LOVE your shoes :)
ReplyDeleteThe giant head is freaking me out! Cool sculpture park. I am very interested in that peculiar poofy thing that you ordered, kinda want to eat it.
ReplyDeleteIt was so awesome, make sure you go there when you get to Seattle! :) I didn't imagine I would enjoy staying in a hostel... but I also didn't anticipate how much I wouldn't like it. Oh well! More posts coming soon. Thank you!! The shoes are from Old Navy, which I thrifted for $3!! - I can't stop wearing them! XO
ReplyDeleteHaha from the back you can't even tell what it is. It's gigantic. The park is awesome, I hope you get to go there someday! Haha that was KCs breakfast, it is called a 'morning bun' I think... ? It was sort of like a pastry muffin hybrid with chocolate ganache-y filling in the middle of it. :) XO
ReplyDeleteHi Alexandra!!! Just stopping by to say hello too! Thank you for stopping by Packing my Suitcase. Your blog is reaaaally cute and well organized, I love it! I followed you on your social media channels, so now we stay in touch :D
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I live in DC and love going to the Sculpture Park of the National Gallery, it's a must see here! Never been to Seattle but would love to in the near future.
ReplyDeleteHi Allane! Thanks for the follows! I've followed you back :) Thank you! I am nearly done with my redesign. I want to change my tabs and I need to finish up things like my 'about me' page... but overall I love the design. :) XO
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica! I have never been to DC but would love to go! Thanks for letting me know about the sculpture park! It's such a nice way to spend a morning. I hope that you make it out to Seattle soon, it was kind of a stressful trip for me, but there were many great things we were able to see. :) XO
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I've never been to sculpture park, but I will have to check one out soon! Sounds like a fun, free date!
ReplyDeleteI really want to go to Seattle! I can't wait to see more pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome :)
ReplyDeleteI love the style and design, very original and cute :D
Happy travels to you!
It was Heather! I hope that you get to go there someday soon! So fun. :) Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to go there soon Lynsey! It is really beautiful. We especially loved this spot! Thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you do make it to DC, let me know and I will give you some tips on what to see and do! Sorry that it was such a stressful trip!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of photos! That sculpture park looks like a fun way to spend part of the day. It certainly offers some great views of downtown and the water. I've been to Seattle a few times but haven't gone here or even that bakery.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! It was my favorite place we visited on our trip. :) I hope that if you visit Seattle again you get a chance to see it, and to try a pastry at Macrina! XO
ReplyDeleteI definitely will. My husband and I were both saying that we haven't seen very much of the Northeast. I haven't really seen much on the East coast at all. It would be great to have recommendations! Thank you. :) -It's ok! It was a big learning experience... and we still had some great times!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have been working really hard on it! Happy travels to you too!
ReplyDeleteThis was in Seattle, right? Seattle is definitely on my list of places to visit! Thanks for sharing your photos!
ReplyDeleteYes Elisa, it is in Seattle! :) I hope that you make it there and love it! Thanks for stopping by! -Alexandra
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