Seahurst Park

On New Year's Day the four of us took Mako on a walk at Seahurst Park in nearby Burien, Washington. It was the first sunny day since we arrived in the Seattle area (although the sun did peak out periodically throughout our visit). Seahurst is a 178-acre park on Puget Sound, comprised of both shoreline and forests. Within the last 15 years the beach has been improved via a restoration project that removed part of a decaying sea wall and restored the beach to a more natural state.

Winter forest on the way to the beach

View of the Sound and Olympic Mountains

At the park, we had wonderful views of the Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It was chilly and clear, and everything was bathed in beautiful golden winter light. We walked along the shore, then hiked up into the canyon, and back down to the beach.

Walk in Seahurst Park

Marine Technology Lab in the center of the picture

We passed by the Marine Technology Lab that is used by several school districts. We had plenty of company along the way, no doubt many folks were eager to be out in the sunlight with family and friends before heading back to work. Mako seemed to enjoy the hike, as well as the car ride to and from the Park.

Golden winter light

Mako on the move (and loving it)

Back home we did a little packing, worked on a puzzle, and ordered dinner from nearby Proletariat Pizza. Later we watched the French version of Beauty and the Beast (2014) with Vincent Cassel, Léa Seydoux, and André Dussollier. It was a satisfying end to our Christmas visit in Seattle, and the perfect kick off day to the new year!