far away fridays

this is the public market in seattle, washington

we took the ferry from bainbridge, washington

and after docking in seattle, it is within walking distance

i loved the feel of this place

so many languages heard

delicious coffee

yummy clam chowder

beautiful displays of veggies

flowers to die for....

i would love to be able to walk there every morning for flowers!

one man bands

groups playing guitars and singing

and so much more

one of the reasons i wanted to visit the market

was because i was a trainer at a credit union here in arizona

and we had incorporated the the FISH! Philosophy in our training.

"this philosophy is about the Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Fish Market.

What was captured and translated into film was that even in a workplace where fishmongers spent stinky, grueling 12-hour shifts stocking, selling and packing fish, remarkable results can occur when people accept the invitation to:

1) Be There for their coworkers and customers;

2) Play;

3) Make someone's day, and;

4) Choose their attitude about how they show up for work. "

it was a wonderful and fun philosophy to incorporate

and i loved being a part of its introduction to our company.

Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. Because the Market is a historic district with design guidelines, the store retains its original look.

pikes place fish market .......famous for their fish throwing!

i loved the whole experience!

it is a place that captures and plays with all your senses!