All photos of ships are our own, unless otherwise specified. Our location in Seattle looks out over Puget Sound to the west, Bainbridge Island, and the Olympic Mountain Range.
Bulk Carrier waiting its time at the Grain Terminal
One of our favorites, just based on its name!
Twinkle Island!
CMA CGM Container Ship
China Shipping Line
Load of Logs
Departing Puget Sound for Asia
MSC Container Ship
Alaska Maritime Tug and Barge
Aircraft Carrier enroute Bremerton WA
Accompanied by smaller security vessels.
USS Nimitz
CVN-68
Early morning, April 28, 2017
Icebreaker 10 - The Polar Star
First of the Season Cruise Ship in Seattle
Holland America Eurodam
As seen from our vantage point overlooking the Cruise Terminal
April 29th 3:47 PM
The Holland America Eurodam arrived in Seattle, on April 29th. She docked at Pier 91 and was the first cruise ship of the Summer 2017 Season to visit Seattle. A more recent photo of the Eurodam is below as she arrived in Seattle on Saturday morning, May 6th, completing the first weekly adventure to Alaska.
Holland America Eurodam
Arriving Seattle, May 6th 5:21 AM
After 1st round-trip Seattle - Alaska - Seattle
Panama Canal Update
Disney Wonder first passenger vessel through expanded
Panama Canal
Photo Courtesy Disney Cruise Line
To our Maritime Friends: You are aware of the Panama Canal's expansion project which was completed last year. Although the new locks have been open for about 10 months, the Disney Wonder was the first passenger ship to transit last Saturday, April 29, 2017.
Picture Courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
On May 2, 2017, four days ago, the Canal hosted its biggest ship yet: the COSCO Development, a Hong Kong ship that can hold over 13,000 18-foot cargo containers, and is as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall.
Cosco Development - Biggest Ship through expanded Panama
Canal so far
Photo Courtesy Panama Canal Authority
Want more info about the new Canal expansion? Check out the video below, published by the Panama Canal Authority.
Spring 17 Blooms
All bloom pics are from recent walks in the neighborhood.
Pink
Solitary
Red
Postcards for the Weekend #36 - Traditional Craft Work Linking up with Maria's Postcards for the Weekend where the theme for this week is "traditional craft work." Thanks to Maria for hosting. If you would like to see what other bloggers have chosen to post this week please follow the link to Maria’s blog for postcards worth viewing. Our contribution this week features a very old postcard titled "Indian Papoose" ... a Native American child carrier. How do you like the craft work?
Art by H H Tammen
Indian Papoose
Copyright 1903
Back of the unused card.
SkyWatch - Late April, Early May
Clouds and peaks.
Olympic Mountains
Storm Front moves through on May 4th
A most unusual thunderstorm afternoon.
Wondering if that is a new land slide in the Olympics?
Colorful sunset.
May 4th 8:31 PM
Even more colorful sunset.
April 13, 2017, 8:02 PM
Closing thought ... A life properly lived is just learn, learn, learn, all the time. Charlie Munger, May 6, 2017
John your posts are always so educational. I love learning more about our beautiful state. You bring industry and beauty together . . . those sunset photo are beautiful. I think that I told you about getting a tour of my husband's cousin ship. Those cargo ships are huge and when unloaded like this one was when we toured it, very high above the water:)
Amazing photos. I remember Jake talking about the Nimitz.He loved learning about these ships. The mountain scenes are fantastic and of course the flowers beautiful. Thanks for sharing so many fascinating and beautiful shots.
I'm looking at those cargo ships, wondering if containers ever fall off. There could be giant crates of iPhones, TVs, shoes...just sitting on the ocean floor. :) What will future explorers think of us? (That we stores things in crates at the bottom of the sea!)
Twinkle Island is such a fun name. The artist of your papoose card has managed to suggest another twinkle in the child's eyes, a charming card. Stunning sunset on April 13th.
O John, I love all you boats. But this one is the most nice: Holland America Eurodam. Like it. Also the Indian Papoose. So sweet. Warm greetings form Europa to you.
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John your posts are always so educational. I love learning more about our beautiful state. You bring industry and beauty together . . . those sunset photo are beautiful. I think that I told you about getting a tour of my husband's cousin ship. Those cargo ships are huge and when unloaded like this one was when we toured it, very high above the water:)
ReplyDeleteJohn, I always l always love seeing the ships. Nice! Always a learning experience for me when I visit.
ReplyDeleteI like the container ships, so colorful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms.
The last picture of the sunset is spectacular.
Wow! I've never heard of the Indian papoose before. The child looks pleased with the carrier :D It must be warm & comfy.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to blogging world, John!
PS. I love the red tulip. I hope you're enjoying the onset of spring.
You have an awesome view of marine traffic and sunsets. You chose an excellent location to live.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos. I remember Jake talking about the Nimitz.He loved learning about these ships. The mountain scenes are fantastic and of course the flowers beautiful. Thanks for sharing so many fascinating and beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at those cargo ships, wondering if containers ever fall off. There could be giant crates of iPhones, TVs, shoes...just sitting on the ocean floor. :) What will future explorers think of us? (That we stores things in crates at the bottom of the sea!)
ReplyDeleteLove the red tulips!
Beautiful shots as always, John. Do you get just one shot and post it or did you have several attempts for the photos? I'm curious.
ReplyDeleteCOSCO is impressive. I wonder how vast and lovely the inside is.
The flowers are just so beautiful. It's a great reminder that the earth is still a lovely place to live in.
I agree with the closing thoughts. Learning should never stop if we want to live happily. :)
I miss seeing your "face" more often, but I almost missed you this time! I got behind in my posts. Love the pictures, as always. :-)
ReplyDeleteTwinkle Island is such a fun name. The artist of your papoose card has managed to suggest another twinkle in the child's eyes, a charming card. Stunning sunset on April 13th.
ReplyDeleteThat first ship really was great! Great photos in this post. When I enlarged some of them, they were even better!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images, John, great skies!
ReplyDeleteO John, I love all you boats. But this one is the most nice: Holland America Eurodam. Like it. Also the Indian Papoose. So sweet. Warm greetings form Europa to you.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous ships John!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely name of island!
Blooms are so pretty and sky is MAGICAL like always!!!
post cards are cute and pretty