Alisa’s weekly travel theme is all about benches and the unique stories each location has to share. I knew immediately which bench I wanted to show you but had to wait a day to make the trip to Bellingham, WA to capture the image. The weather switched between snow and rain (in April!) but there was a break in the clouds and I quickly snapped these photos.
This bench is outside of one of my favorite book stores, Village Books in the Fairhaven district of Bellingham, WA. Dirty Dan Harris led a colorful, adventure filled life as a whaler, Indian trader, smuggler, fighter in the Yakima Indian War, packer on the Caribou Trail, and then hotel owner and founder of the town of Fairhaven. For more information please read this fun post about his life and history.
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Northwest Frame of Mind 
I love your bench photo for several reasons. 1. It’s a good photo, interesting subject. 2. I’ve always wanted to go to Bellingham, WA. 3. It’s in front of a book store. 4. It reminds me of the Bench photo I submitted with my father seated on the bench. He was seated in a similar posture. Thanks for liking my bench photos.
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Rosemarie, thanks for your comments! I grew up in Bellingham and this was my first and favorite bookstore. 🙂 I loved the photos of your father, what a beautiful way to share him with us.
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That’s my kind of bench companion. Silent. 😉
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Yes, mine too!
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Lovely bench photos – great shots. Thanks for visiting gmy blog too!
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You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by today to see my blog. 🙂
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He looks way too smug and comfortable for his own good. .. or anyone else’s! ;o)
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He sure does. 🙂
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Haha look at him, just hanging out…there’s a similar one in London of Roosevelt and Churchill having a chat!
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That must be a great bench!
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Oh, Village Books! Love that place! Is the Colophon Cafe still there? Great photos 🙂
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I’m happy to hear you love it too! Yes, Colophon Café is still there. 🙂
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mmm…. remembering African Peanut Soup…. 🙂
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I like the Chowder and Cheese board too. 🙂
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Those are some great shots!
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Thanks!
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Cute bench pic, and there’s still enough room left for me to sit. 🙂
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Yes! The most important part of a bench if you ask me. 🙂
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