A Winter Wonderland

Snow at the Docks

We always enjoy the snow that arrives in winter, covering the surrounding mountains and sometimes blanketing the city of Seattle.  The snow rarely accumulates near the water, however, so we were surprised to find ourselves shoveling snow off the boat deck.  Who would have guessed we would need a snow shovel on the boat!  Elliott Bay Marina turned into a winter wonderland - four inches of snow covered the docks, piers, and boats.  Our snow boots came in handy for negotiating the slippery docks and walking the scenic tree-lined pathways all dressed in white.  Our winter neighbors, the Grebes, Herons, and Seals didn’t seem to mind the weather, but an old Sea Lion did appreciate the arrival of spring – he hauled himself out for a long awaited sunbath.