The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle is a neat place to wander around. It sits in Lake Union Park, a gorgeous park right on the lake. A few weeks ago, I biked from our house to visit my husband who works downtown. On the way back, I made a pit stop to paint at the park. I love looking at all the wooden boats parked there, and hearing the sound of the water lapping against the docks is very nostalgic for this Jersey Shore girl. đ
A couple watercolor sketches from our 3rd wedding anniversary trip back in March. We celebrated it in Port Townsend, WA, a charming historic town on the water. Port Townsend not only had a bustling downtown waterfront decorated with Victorian buildings, but they also served food using ingredients from the rich farmlands surrounding the port town.
The 1st sketch is from the patio of a cafe named âSweet Lauretteâ. It was a beautiful day, so we had brunch and hung out with our dog. The 2nd sketch was from brunch the next day from the window of âPoint Harbor Cafeâ. The cafe sits right in the harbor across the water from the âWooden Boat Centerâ.
I highly recommend visiting the town. It reminded me of Savannah with its waterfront and historical buildings, but with a PNW spin to it. Itâs not too far of a drive from Seattle (about 2 hours or so) and worth a weekend visit.