Flower Power

Seattle area offers so many options for beach front experiences. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by the Puget Sound and I honestly could not imagine myself not living by some sort of body of water. One of the most well-known and sought after beach for a perfect stroll, bike ride or long board to ride along is Alki Beach located in the outskirts of West Seattle.

A couple of years back, Tony and I had both purchased road bikes with Tony’s intention of long bike rides and maybe SOMEDAY riding in the STP and with my intention of going on leisure bike rides that do not extend more than 3 miles. After we had Donovan, we were given a bike trailer that was PERFECT to stick little D in there and ride around our neighborhood. We then expanded our bike riding adventure to Alki and have made it a tradition to park right next to the West Seattle Bridge and ride our bikes along the scenic pathway to Alki Beach. This short, 2 mile ride, has you go past the famous Salty’s restaurant that provides one of the best Sunday brunches, ride along the water line of the Puget Sound, pass through the water taxi which is a short ride from the Pier front of Seattle right into West Seattle and find some of the most scenic pictures of the place needs across the water.

An iconic building that Alki is well known for is an extremely charming and unique house/apartments that I and others refer to as the Flower House. Among the beautiful and upscale condos and apartment that would be a dream to own, lives the Flower House. You certainly will not miss this display of any flower you can imagine while you pass by it and as we rode our bikes closer to it, Donovan was so happy to finally have made it.

There is water fountain that is open to those who stop and admire the scenery and a little dog dish for your pets to drink out of. The best part of this house is the swing that once you sit in it, you feel relaxed and like you are have discovered a secret garden.

Today the tide was extremely low, which gave Donovan the opportunity to dig into the wet sand and collect all sorts of sea shells to bring home.

I cannot believe that August is almost here and that we have another month to enjoy this delightful summer! Have a great week you guys and be sure to visit the Flower House next time you past through Alki!

XOXO

Tiff