Soon after I moved to Seattle I became fascinated by the seaplanes that were always flying overhead, around Seattle and surrounding areas. On my birthday this past August my son, Adam, surprised me and my visiting niece with my hearts desire -- a flight on one of those seaplanes! So, I thought I would share this part of 'my world' with you today.
Here is my niece and I getting ready to board the plane.
Here is my niece and I getting ready to board the plane.
These are just various shots that my son took from the window of the plane. I hadn't started using his camera at this time and that's too bad because I had the best seat on the plane -- the co-pilot's seat and I had a better view than anyone!
More random shots. Here, if you click on the photo you can see thevarious depths of the water off shore.
This shot is a park above the harbor near our house. We came here after having lunch at my favorite restaurant. I spend a lot of time here at this lovely, peaceful place.
Above is, of course, the Space Needle near downtown Seattle.
And here is the Seattle skyline. As you can see, we are surrounded by a lot of water -- almost everywhere you look.
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What a thrill!!! And, as always, your photos are fabulous!
What a fantastic present, what a son!! The photos are fantastic.
Sylvia, you're so lucky. Thank you for sharing such a lovely air tour: what a perfect 'My World' post!
Those are awesome aerial views! I always seat by the window when on the plane for this reason :) Have a nice week!
Thank your for sharing this wunderful "event".
Beautiful area you are living in.
What a delightful surprise! Thanks for letting us tag along, Sylvia.
Looks like you got pretty close to the space needle.
I am glad to hear that your wish was granted on your birthday.
What a lovely thing to do for you. Did you enjoy landing on the water?
Our son who is a photographer in Sydney did some work for a small amphibious tourist plane operation and instead of payment took a flight for two which he gave us when we visited. We had a wonderful scenic flight aroud Sydney harbour to a reataurant for lunch only acessible by water.
Aren't sons wonderful?
Thanks for the flyover.
Beautiful! Beautiful! So wish I'd been with you.
It sure would be nice if you'd quit making me homesick! Lol. And your favorite restaurant is? Go on. Rub it in you lucky, lucky woman! Love it all.
Fabulous overviews. That Space Needle has always fascinated me.
Great pictures. I remember when you went on that flight and what a great present it was for you. Now, you will have to think up something even more exciting for this year!
You’ve chosen a lovely spot to live! I always enjoy the view I get from above when I fly in and out of SeaTac. Since I fly out of Kelowna, I have to change planes in Seattle almost every time.
What fun - did you get to land on the water?
Yes, took off and landed on the water and it was such fun!
seattle as seen from a seaplane is great...a nice series of shots.
thank you for sharing with us.
Some beautiful shots Sylvia, of a memorable day I am sure.
There's nothing like going up in a small plane to really experience flight.
Wow how exciting that must have been. You know I've nevr seen a sea plane in real life. Thanks for posting.
Don't we live in a beautiful place!
A seaplane ride sounds like so much fun. Is the park photo from the park overlooking Shilshole? I grew up not far from there. I always enjoyed walking over there when I visited my mother.
What great views from the plane. I guess that is why you have so much rain. You picked a good day to fly too.
WoW! Such a great birthday present. Nice views of Seattle. Brings back good memories.
What a great treat from your son and you got some brilliant pics as memories. Thanks for sharing that special day. I'm not good with heights as you know and included in that is flying, so nice to see it from the comfort of my arm chair!
SO BEAUTIFUL PLACE AND PHOTOS! :)
Great place. Another one I'd love to visit !
Thanks for sharing !
Awesome views of the city and especially of the Space Needle.
Wow - it's so interesting to see your world from upper perspective! Great pictures! Thank you for your visit and greetings from Croatia.
Sylvia: That is a fun post of the sea plane and great photos of the Seattle area.
I love the photos from planes. Great views.I'm sure you had great time.
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