Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
I had four corners of new friends waving at me as I drove into downtown Sequim on Saturday. There were people supporting Omama and Romney, some holding handwritten signs linking women’s rights and the Democratic party, and an assortment of other candidates.
We vote by mail in Washington state and my ballot went into the mail last Wednesday. For me it’s all over but the waiting.
Students at Sequim High School make these hanging baskets every year. The Public Works Department puts them up and they brighten our streets mightily. So far, they are still blooming.
They look nice in front of our local businesses, don’t they?
Signs are up, paper is off the windows, and Kiwi’s Fish and Chips has been officially open for business for about a week (though not when I took this shot around 9 a.m.).
So far there are two reviews on Yelp.com. One’s great, one’s not. That sounds about par for the course with a new restaurant. But the location is good, on Washington Street near Sequim Avenue, and the fish qualifies fish and chips as health food, right? And think of the lycopene if you add catsup!
Here’s another hopeful sign of economic life in Sequim. Another promising eatery opening, on West Washington Street.
I saw the name of this place in the newspaper recently, then spied it a few days later. With its bright colors, it shouldn’t be hard to miss. It’s across the parking lot from the Coop on Washington Street and from the looks of it seems to be doing well. The building itself appears to be a converted gas station convenience store; it is steps from gas pumps.
I didn’t have a chance to stop in and sample the fare. Our latest set of summer visitors was due to arrive soon.
Green chicken curry at Sawadee Thai Restaurant. Beats an avocado and tomato sandwich at home.
Happy Independence Day! Here’s to a safe and sane celebration.