Monday, June 23, 2008
More Olympia weekend fun
Sunday brought more Olympia fun for the two of us. Nick went bike racing out near Boston Harbor, and I took advantage of the time to do a much needed load of laundry. Once he was back, it was off to play tourist again. We started with ice cream at the Farmer’s Market and a walk along the waterfront.
Our ultimate destination was the (almost) 100-year old tugboat - Sandman. In Olympia’s heyday, it hauled lumber, pulp, oil, and oysters. It also hauled much of the sand that filled in the area under downtown (hence the name). It was a working tug until about 35 years ago. Now the fully restored boat lives its life as a tourist attraction and exhibition boat.
Picture of Sandman’s sister tug in its working days
Our lovely tour guides
It still wasn’t time for happy hour yet, so we headed up to Tumwater Falls Park, next to the old Olympia Brewery.
a nod to the native people in the area
We searched for the falls that adorn the Oly beer cans, but were never sure we found the right one
After the park we capped off the weekend with drinks and food at Waterstreet Cafe (Acqua Via’s sister restaurant). A four course “meal” consisting of all happy hour menu items and drinks set us back $25 each. Not a bad way to finish a wonderful weekend.
