Grandma & Val Visit – Day 3 (Bainbridge Island & Pikes Place)

Justin took Friday, July 31 off so he could join us on a day trip out to Bainbridge Island.  We’ve lived 14 years in the Seattle area and this was our first visit to Bainbridge.  We caught the ferry downtown and had just enough time to sit down for a bit and take few pictures before it was time to head back down to our car and disembark.

In preparation for our outing I asked around for all places (i.e. yummy food) we needed to check out on the island.  First stop was Blackbird Bakery for pastries and a potato keish.   Then next door to Bon Bons candy store (we visited the candy store on both arrival and departure).  With our bellies full we ventured along the waterfront trail.  We didn’t have any idea where the trail would lead us but we were pretty confident it would be a nice short loop along the water.  Um, not so short and not just along the water.  Without good walking shoes or anything to drink, it ended up being a bit more than we anticipated, but everyone did really well even with all the uphill climbs and the warm temperatures.

Cool rock people statues were displayed along the waterfront

Thankfully we had the stroller for Drew.  Go, Jason, Go!

Go, Daddy, Go!

I totally bribed him into this pose.

Our post-hike reward was Mora’s Ice Cream – delicious, unique flavors!  We had just enough to time to venture up to Fay-Bainbridge State Park at the northern tip of the island before catching the next ferry back to Seattle.

I think these next pictures of Drew are so classic Drew

Cute Katie munching on candy

Drew making sure every last drop is gone

Then totally getting a kick out of dripping drink on his face

Next stop was Pikes Place for donuts and lunch at Pikes Chowder.  Aside from food we did walk around a bit (they were not impressed with the gum wall) and picked out a fresh flower bouquet to take home. 

So back to the food.  I’ve been anxious to try the freshly made donuts at the market ever since I learned about them last year.  Last summer we got there right as they closed so I’ve been anxious.  My Mom bought a couple dozen and to Val’s surprise we devoured them immediately and had to purchase even more.  They really were that good!

Totally out of focus, but this is pretty much how the donut tasting went down.

Drew conked out while we walked around Pikes and then based on the lack of pictures afterward I’m guessing we headed home to rest after our fun-filled day.