Then it was off to downtown and the Pike Place Market:
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...where I was treated to some beautiful birthday flowers. You can't do better than Pike Place Market flowers, they're the best:
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Wandered around a bit and even visited the gum wall. I was especially taken by these mutilated peeps:
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...and this graffiti wall including some art by Henry:
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After a brief stop to walk and feed the dog it was off to dinner at one of my favorite french food locals, Gainsbourg:
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Where you can enjoy some yummy food and drinks while watching movies of Gainsbourg performing:
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...or other french movies. They obviously knew it was my birthday cause they played Amélie later that night.
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I think it was a good time had by all...especially the key monsters!