Mega Block Party

There was no room to sit for the free breakfast at my hotel this morning so I just drove straight to Seattle.  I had the coordinates for a parking garage and ended up on a bridge on top of it!  Got back to the right side and parked for $5.  Had tea and a scone in a coffee shop at about 9:30.  

Wandered over to the Block Party early and was able to get in line to buy a t-shirt and coins before things got too busy.  Traded some geocoins and bought a bunch of stuff at the vendors.  Ran into several Canadians I knew but was pretty tired out from the heat and standing so left just after noon.  It was very well organized.  Apparently they learned from mistakes they made last year.  I see that over 500 have now logged that they were there which officially makes it a mega event.

Took ages to get through traffic and find a parking spot near Pier 54.  Had a great lunch at Ivar's Acres of Clams.  Haven't been there for years.  Had Seafood Cocktail (Lemon poached tiger prawns, white shrimp, Snow Crab claws, Dungeness Crab, Along with a mango avocado salad. Garnished with shredded fresh horseradish), Seafood Chowder (Alaska halibut, wild salmon, white shrimp, clams and hard-wood smoked bacon) and Caesar Salad.

Found 7 caches on the way back to my motel in Everett.  One was on a hill looking down on an aircraft carrier.  Loaded in a new bunch for Whidbey Island tomorrow.

Walked next door to Hunan Restaurant for dinner.  Mediocre food.  You know you aren't in Vancouver when you have to ask for chopsticks.