Everybody out in the rain!

Only it never did, and we managed an afternoon chock full of touristy goodness, from a pricy but delicious lunch up in the Space Needle revolving restaurant, a trip to the Seattle Aquarium, to a walk back to the car through the Pike Place Market. Youngest niece had a close encounter with a starfish at the touching pool, where one is permitted to extend an index finger to gently prod the denizens. Somehow a starfish attached itself to her hand, and personnel had to be summoned to detach it humanely. No damage to any creature, other than a nicely chilled hand.
The Giant Pacific Octopi were stunning. The female was a passionate red color, and very active. A guide told me something had "gotten her attention", perhaps her mate who was locked away in another part of the big tank. He was squashed way up in a corner, completely camouflaged, and we decided he was keeping out of her sightline. He looked like a guy trying to catch a nap back in the TV room. Great time had by all.