My Poor Left Foot

I think it started in Spain. I jumped from a hill to scare someone coming around the corner of a wheat field. I landed wrong and twisted my left foot. I was laid up for a day then had to transfer the next day. Luggage toting and all.

Then a few years ago I was walking along (ok, rushing) at work and I stumbled. Broke my left foot.

Then a few months ago I got plantar faciitis in my left foot.

And Monday? Well Monday I took a tumble and sprained my left foot. My poor left foot.

Here it is in a surgery boot I got from Urgent Care.

And here it is in the Air Cast I got from my podiatrist.

And here is the lunch I had about 10 minutes prior to the spraining incident. I got it from the Maximus-Minimus food truck and stopped by the Locks to eat with some gorgeous scenery. Pulled pork with the Maximus Slaw, THE Mac & Cheese and Ginger Lemonade/Hibiscus Nectar beverage. If you come to Seattle, I recommend the Maximus-Minimus food truck. The pulled pork is not overly sauced and some of the bits are a bit crunchy.  The cilantro/radish slaw adds an unexpected kick of flavor. And the mixing of the beverages was inspired...thanks food truck employee for the suggestion!  Yum Yum

Into the Sunset

I'm a fan of riding the ferry.  I think it's probably because I like being on the water (or really anywhere near water).  

Friday evening there was a rather long queue at the ferry terminal so we had a bit of a wait.  We were able to see a parasailer. 

Ferries going to and from Bremerton and Bainbridge.

And, of course, the sunset.

It really is quite beautiful here.

Shilshole & Salmon Bays

I've been heading over to Magnolia at least monthly for the past year.  It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I realized exactly how close I was to the Ballard Locks.  Last week I stopped by for a quick visit.  

One thing I really like about Seattle is that there are parts of the area that are only 10 minutes from downtown, yet seem hours away from traffic intensive hustle and bustle.  Magnolia is one of my favorite locations for this reason.  It is very peaceful to sit and just be.  

I saw no fish while at the Locks, but I did see a bunch of folks standing around looking for fish.  The above bridge sounds just like a bridge should when it is raising and lowering...loud and creaky.  I enjoy hearing it from WTHIM's place when I'm working.

Living where they live, WTHIM gets to see some pretty interesting things. HUGE yachts going through the Locks, bald eagles hanging out in the trees above their house or people doing yoga on surfboards.  That's quite the tumble if you lose your balance, right?

Boston Highlight

On my way to Scanda Scotia, I stopped in Boston for two days. It was a treat. Good food, great surroundings and history. Above is the George Wright sandwich from Mulligans. It's turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce all surrounded by a crusty roll. This might just be the best sandwich I've ever had. I tried to go back a week later when we were back in Boston for the 4th of July - but unfortunately they were closed for 10 days. Major bummer.

Copley Square (more on that later) might be my favorite area of Boston (of what I saw). There was a mini farmer's market going on when I was there.

A rose from Christopher Columbus Park.