We caught the city bus downtown on Sunday morning, heading for the Space Needle. The Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair and has become a symbol for Seattle.
It is 605 feet high (60 stories), slightly shorter than the St. Louis Arch.
It is 605 feet high (60 stories), slightly shorter than the St. Louis Arch.
This was an employee out walking "on the edge".
I asked him why on earth he was out there. He said he goes out in the winter because of icicles that form. To avoid the chance they'd fall on people, he harvests them in bags. He was out there Sunday because some of the air vent covers under the edge of the observation deck had corroded and he was taking measurements in preparation for replacing them.
As seen from below.
Ed at the top of his game.
A view from the elevator coming down.
The Needle has a revolving restaurant several stories down. We thought it'd be nice to go there for Sunday brunch until we found out it was $45 a person -- for brunch!!! 
These are fantastic pictures of both of you!!! I am so happy you are taking this magnificent trip and seeing so many great sights. I thoroughly enjoyed Ed's post on the Boeing plant. That would be right up my alley. Looks like you are having great weather for the most part. Happy trails. Tee
ReplyDeleteThat guy walking on the edge gives me the willies even though he's wearing a strong-looking safety harness! I can't imagine going out there when there's ice--talk about a public service. Hope they pay him well.
ReplyDeleteYou guys must be having a lot of fun! I always see Dad in his Canes cap. Games coming up soon. Go Noles!!
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