My sister Marji has already seen the main tourist attractions in Seattle, so yesterday we took her to Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill. It was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, and built on a section of clear cut land just above downtown. The area was first used as a cemetery, which is still adjacent.
The park is home to the Asian Art Museum, the Volunteer Park
Conservatory, and the 100+ year old legacy water tower. Climb the steep spiral
stairs, and you're rewarded with panoramic views of Seattle from the
observation deck.
Also overlooking Seattle, the famous sculpture "Black Sun," created by Isamu Noguchi in 1969. To locals, known simply as the donut. Along with the Pike Place Market bronze pig, one of the most touched pieces of public art in Seattle. And part of urban legend-- the Soundgarten song "Black Hole
Sun" was inspired by the donut.
We always enjoy the Conservatory in winter, a warm glass gem box filled with botanical treasures. We had it almost to ourselves, and parked outside the front door like royalty. When does that ever happen in Seattle?
Unfortunately, the weather is cold and grey, and Mt. Rainier hasn’t been out all week. But we've had an good visit. Today Marji tags along for some ukulele music and the authentic Seattle coffeehouse experience.
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