The sun shines in Seattle on the 4th of July!
Ok, so our big secret is out! It does not rain all the time in Seattle, even though I had mentioned in a previous post that it was more of a tradition here that the 4th brought rain. This year we had a fabulous fourth. We could not have had more perfect weather. The skies were blue, the sun was shining and the air was dry.
However, I am still boatless in Seattle, on such a day that begs to be out on a boat! My husband and I had the good fortune of being invited on my friends’ boat. They were able to moor the boat in my vacant boat slip in downtown Kirkland and pick us up.
Ok, so our big secret is out! It does not rain all the time in Seattle, even though I had mentioned in a previous post that it was more of a tradition here that the 4th brought rain. This year we had a fabulous fourth. We could not have had more perfect weather. The skies were blue, the sun was shining and the air was dry.
However, I am still boatless in Seattle, on such a day that begs to be out on a boat! My husband and I had the good fortune of being invited on my friends’ boat. They were able to moor the boat in my vacant boat slip in downtown Kirkland and pick us up.
Mt Rainier was out in its glory. I am afraid my photo with a digital camera will not do it justice. It was pretty spectacular. We did cruise over to the Montlake Cut, boats were streaming in that direction as they headed for the fireworks by Gasworks Park.
Here is a photo of Husky Stadium with the sun behind it. I don't think there are many colleges in the nation with such a setting for a football stadium. You have great views of the lake and from some of the stands you can see Mt. Rainier.
The fireworks show was spectacular. Down on the lake you could see several shows going on at once. The Washington Mutual Fireworks show at Lake Union/Gas Works park started the show. From my vantage point on the dock, I could see that show and also the show from the town of Yarrow Point, some from Bellevue and, of course, Kirkland. This sure beat standing out on my street to watch the fireworks. Most years I have gone to the top of my hill, which
overlooks downtown Kirkland. 
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