It's funny how easily we seem to forget things.
Mrs. Denmarkguy and I are in Seattle for a couple of days... and I had pretty much forgotten what it's like to be in the city.
I'm afraid this post isn't quite up to my usual "visual" standards-- trying to post from a mobile device for the first time... sorry about that!
Anyway...
When I last moved-- some 11 years ago-- it was from a larger city (Austin, Texas) to our small town of less than 10,000 people. Although the city of Seattle-- and its 3+ million people-- is less than 90 minutes away, we almost never go here... except this week happens to be my birthday, and we're borrowing a friend's apartment for a couple of days.
The above-- slightly shaky photo, sorry-- is a shot of our view from the balcony.
OK, so maybe "apartment" is an understatement. It's a 15th floor waterfront penthouse with a view of Elliot Bay and the harbor... what $4000 a month currently gets you in Seattle.
But I digress... I'd forgotten how "noisy" cities are.
Seattle's Space Needle in the late afternoon sun... from the ferry, on the way in.
There's the constant backdrop of traffic... and then trains coming by, every now and then. Add then there's the eternal sound of sirens from fire trucks and ambulances. Not to mention the eternal background rumble of various mechanical equipment that never stops.
Add to that, she sheer energetic turmoil of so many people living close to each other... and it's quite an "energetic soup." I didn't realize how much I had come to appreciate the stillness of living in a smaller place.
I'll post something prettier tomorrow... just wanted to toss these rather... "unfiltered"... impressions out there.
How about YOU? Are you a city dweller? Or more of a small town person? Do you like the hustle and bustle-- and high energy of cities? Leave a comment - share your experiences - be part of the conversation!
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Posted at 20170830 00:55 PDT