Unplanned, these were all taken at Pike Place Market.  I think we feel extra compelled to go there now that we know we’ll be moving soon.  Before, I took it for granted as a tourist trap (it is insanely busy in the summer):  there’s a farmers market in every neighborhood every weekend in Seattle.  While the different neighborhoods are fun and unique, Pike Place does have a timeless appeal.  I feel these work well in black and white because they convey the overwhelming historical presence felt roaming around the market.

These were taken on Ilford XP2 (color negative black and white) that expired in the 90’s (just like grunge).  Several are double-exposures.  I left in the imperfections on all

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On Friday I went in to work for a couple hours to finish the black and white film proofs/scans, was home around noon, and they arrived shortly thereafter.  Joel and I gave them a tour of the building (including our amazing rooftop view), then we had lunch at Oddfellows Cafe in Capitol Hill.

Gosh I love that place (historic, great natural light, and yummy sandwiches).  It is conveniently located around the corner from the famous Jimi Hendrix statue.  If you didn’t know… my dad is Jimi’s biggest fan.

It’s really weird not seeing Everyday Music behind the statue any more.  Luckily, it is still nearby.

Next we stopped by the Pike Place Market while it was still open:

I will spare you the story of the next couple of hours after the market… let’s just say:  if a parking spot looks too good to be true, it is.

We got back downtown in time for the 5:00 Underground Tour, which takes place in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square.  Our tour guide Jim was pretty funny.

We got back to our place while the Red Wings were still tied in game five… sadly, it turned out to be their last night in the playoffs.

The next day I gave them a little tour of my work in Greenwood, on our way up to Everett for a Boeing factory tour!  It was another beautiful day, the tour was neat, but no cameras (not even cell phones) are allowed in there

We took the 405 back, and made a little detour over to Snoqualmie Falls.  Then we went to Fremont for some gelato!

I have a hard time resisting Jive Records when I’m in the neighborhood.  I walked out with a Blondie album

Sunday (Mother’s Day) we did the Space Needle tour!

We tried Zeek’s Pizza for lunch… I highly recommend the Thai pizza!

And last but not least, we checked out the Experience Music Project… because they have everything Jimi!

I’m glad my parents finally saw “out West”.  Everyone needs to!  It was sad to send them back across the country… at least I know I’ll get to see them again in a few months