Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Seattle, Washington

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Seattle, Washington

  
Good morning, Seattle!

Yesterday, as I unpacked, got a little bit panicked because the top half of my undies supply didn't appear to have made it into the suitcase!  But then I remembered we would be in Seattle where the iconic store of Nordstrom could help me out.   So, though geared up for a bit of shopping was not daunted when this morning, opened a cabinet and found the missing gear.   Oh well, let's go to Nordstrom anyway - which I did!  These two plaques are on the front of the Nordstrom store.

   

This is a truly beautiful store, and remembering that Nordstrom began as a shoe store, was interested to see what they would have to offer. OH MY!   Wasn't disappointed!   So happy that my suitcases are full and the temptation to buy was tempered by the fact that I had no room to bring home.   However, to show how tired I've been, and not thinking clearly at all, as write this, realize that I will be seeing my family in San Francisco on Sunday, and could have given them umpteen Nordstrom purchases to take home for me.  Family, as you read this aren't you happy that I didn't think of this at the time? 

Back to the ship after my shopping foray, lunch out on deck even though it was a bit cold.  The sky is blue, the sun is shining and we are berthed where we can see some of the beautiful Seattle skyline.   This is a very pretty city.

                       

Couldn't complete my first full day on board without a nap - three and a half hours!   Then dinner with another member of the entertainment staff.  This time with Larysa Shelest  (from the Ukraine) who sings with a small band in The Club.  Good table again - nice people and good food.   What more can I ask for?

Last night was late getting to the first show of the cruise.   The Seabourn Singers and Dancers put on their first performance of music from movies and stage.   Had an awful seat and could not see much, so after four songs, left for bed.   Will catch this same show later in the cruise.

Am finally beginning my journal and will hope to be more disciplined in getting out a report to to you each and every day.

 My only regret this day is that I didn't plan to go see the Chihuly glass museum . . . I'll have to come back!


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