Pike's Place Markets, Seattle...

I've mentioned these markets in previous posts, so here at last is a post just about them. As we walked along First Ave, we crossed streets, and on our right we caught sight of the market area, which nestles beside the waterfront.

A bit farther along...

After checking out those First Ave shops, we made our way downhill to the markets; in particular we were heading to the Fish Market. DH recounted how he had seen films on Team building and Trust as part of the Professional Development in his job, and that a video of 'fish throwing' at the Pikes Place Fish Company had been used as an example of building trust in a workplace. So we were heading to that part of the market, hoping to see some serious fish throwing. (and fish catching presumably!)

There was such a big crowd standing in front of this shop...all waiting for the staff to throw fish. Cameras poised ready...

Despite DH's best efforts, we weren't really able to get a good photo of the throwing etc...

As luck would have it, there are some Youtube Videos on the net and I've chosen this one so you can see what I'm talking about...
We then just sauntered through the markets...it was very, very crowded in the buildings, which being a   Sunday, is understandable.
The flower markets were so beautiful!

We walked outside beside lots of old buildings...

 Love the name on the next building!

There were entertainers to stop and listen to as we wandered...like this young man...

And this group...

Who happened to be performing outside the first Starbucks store ever opened. There was a huge queue to get into the store, so we decided to give it a miss and just take a couple of photos.

I loved the market stall that was selling chillies (peppers)...they were so beautiful and colourful!

We stopped to look in the window of the cheese factory...

 And DH checked out Tshirts...

And was thrilled to find a shirt featuring the Pike Place Fish Market!