We got just over 10 miles. Before dinner.
Started by stopping at the Taste of India restaurant down the block from our house to pick up some Chicken Nan. Moved things around to fit it into my fanny pack, and off we set.
Northwest to Green Lake (1 mile) and started around the north side. (Note that the bathroom was locked.)
Left the lake (passed 19 dogs) at Winnona to continue west where we could cross Aurora – a rather busy thoroughfare (2 miles). About this time I noticed that my hind quarters were rather warm, almost hot. Realized that it was the Chicken Nan.
Continuing west along 74th and up the first hill of note. At 8th Ave (mile 3) we found an open coffee shop and had a brief visit to use the loo.
Further west through quiet neighborhoods, past Loyal Heights playfield to reach mile 4 at 24th.
Less than a mile to our furthest west destination, Sunset View Overlook. It looks west over the Puget Sound, marina and to the Olympic Mountains. The mountains were only barely visible, but there was a small patch of blue over the islands. We sat and at our Chicken Nan and said hello to the few others out walking.
South to 70th and then turned eastward at mile 5.
More neighborhoods and through Salmon Bay park. One block was blocked off with a tent set up in the middle of the street for a large family, or maybe a neighborhood feast.
Mile 6 at 15th NW and a coffee shop with an “OPEN” sign still lit. Stopped in a asked if we could get a latte. The lady said she was closing, (2 PM) but would serve us. Chance to use the loo (again) and get a warm drink. Off again to the east and up another big hill to reach Mile 7 at Greenwood.
Turned south on Greenwood/Phinney to the Zoo. Into the zoo at about Mile 8. After we had been in about 2 minutes they announced the zoo was closed, but we had 1 hour to complete our visit. (Notice a trend of just making it at closing.) Saw the penguins, a new exhibit complete with a resident, non-captive blue heron. On to the gorillas and out the south entrance.
Back to 50th and east toward home. Tired legs and one blister (bandaged by the penguins). Down and then up one last big hill passing Mile 9. Down one final last steep hill, cross the freeway (not on the freeway silly, using an overpass).
Finally back home at 10 miles. 4 PM. Didn’t get the time when we left.
It was raining when we left, then just cloudy, and raining when we reached home. It looks like it is raining harder now, and more than that – it’s dark out! Glad we didn’t leave any later. Made it home just in time.
Time for dinner and some pie. (See previous post)
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