Seeing Seattle

I flew from Austin to Seattle Sunday morning.  I arrived first thing in the morning (8 AM) - rented a car (there was a playful dog at the check out counter of Dollar).  How fun is that - the guys gets to bring his dog to work with him.  From the airport I  drove to Kirkland, and from there I drove out to where my nephew, Patric Hunter Young goes to church, a little further away in Kirkland, WA.  (I had to find out where I was going).  I met him there!  It was fast and testimony meeting.  As I sat there,  I had the strongest impression to bare my testimony for him to hear.  It was wonderful to be at church with him.  I hope it made an impression on him.  

He had plans with his "non-girlfriend" and I wanted to get checked into the hotel so we parted ways.  

The View of Bellevue from the highway 405

On my way home I saw the LDS Seattle Temple from the highway.  I changed plans and drove to the temple.  There were other people walking the temple grounds too - it was a beautiful day to be at the temple.  I enjoyed my peaceful time to think and contemplate so much.

From the temple I went to my hotel, the Courtyard in Kirkland, WA.  It was a very nice room.  I got settled in and took a short nap (I was exhausted from the lack of sleep and the long drives for two days in a row).  Around 5:00 PM I decided to tour around Kirkland.  I saw that there was a park around close by:  Juanita Beach Park and Juanita Bay Park.  It was a perfect time to go to the park.  First, it had excellent walking trails and lovely views.  I walked along the edge of the water for a long time.   A lot of effort has been given to keep the natural beauty of this place, but still allowing individuals to be in nature and take part in it.  I was very impressed.

 

After dinner, I spoke with Markel and we made plans for tomorrow to go into Seattle and do a lot of sight-seeing activities.