Today we got to experience the lowest tide in 4 years, according to the experts on hand in West Seattle at Lincoln Park. So though it felt like winter outside and the typical Seattle drizzle was out in force, we bundled up, put on our wellies and headed to the beach. It was actually really beautiful once we got there, thanks to my husband teaching me how to dress for the occasion. We were right near the ferry dock, so not only did we get to see amazing sea creatures, we got to watch the ferry in the background. And yes, these sea creatures were amazing! We saw starfish in many colors, sea cucumbers, moon snails as big as my hand, crabs, and giant sunflower starfish. I'm usually pretty scared of underwater creatures, but being a mom forces me to put a brave face on and experience things that are wonderful beyond words. Josiah was not too thrilled about having to walk on seaweed, so I carried him most of the time, but Isabel jumped right in. She was a bit timid about the crabs, but she warmed up to them too. We walked completely under the ferry dock and saw hundreds of starfish clinging to the posts. The best part for the kids was the natural river that the outflowing tide made in the sand. They played in that for a long while. Isabel wanted to be barefoot for that so she and her brother splashed around together. What a great day!
The view of low tide and the Vashon Island Ferry
Isabel gently saying hello to a starfish
A beautiful purple starfish
A Moon Snail
This crab was extremely friendly
Colorful starfish and a sunflower starfish under the ferry dock
Isabel feeling the sand between her toes
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