Nomad Life - Day 127

I woke up (without my alarm) at 0400 and started teleworking.  It was cool (30s) and clear outside but I resisted the urge to go out for some activities.  Instead, I worked continuously until my late checkout time (of noon) except for one break (at 0745) for breakfast in the lobby of the EconoLodge (Edmonds) and to make a reservation for another night in the same hotel.  This reservation was for a different type of room (for less money) so I was required to check out of my room at 1200 and return later.  Taking a break from my telework day, I made an order online (using a gift card) at a nearby Panera and drove to pick up my food (1210).  I then drove west (across WA-99) until I found a quiet playground where I could eat one of my sandwiches "lunch").  After that, I drove to another park nearby called "Kayu Kayu AC" (arrived at 1235) - it had a beautiful waterfront view and I could see the entire Olympic Range on the other side of the Sound.  The day was amazingly clear, with temps in the low 40s, and it was so sunny!  Next, I drove to the Port of Edmonds (arrived at 1300), where I found a Marina and two beaches (Olympic Beach and Marina Park Beach, which included a dog-park.  During the next 45 minutes, I walked along the Promenade, checking out businesses along the way.  I also walked out on the dock (beyond the jetty) and encountered lots of crabbers there.  From the dock, I got more wonderful views of Mount Baker and closer angles of the Olympics - I also had a front row seat for the Kingston to Edmonds Ferry because the Terminal was only about 100 yards away.  During this time, I saw some float planes, kayakers, lots of fishing boats, sail boats, etc.  As I proceeded south along the Promenade, I encountered lots of people, heard sea lions and saw lots of sea birds.  Along the way, I encountered a guy with a huge telephoto lens and he told how great it was for birding.  It was fun to watch kids on the sandy beaches - they looked like they were having a great time as they built sand castles and skipped flat rocks in the calm waters.  Before departing the Port of Edmonds, I researched the Amtrak and Commuter Trains that depart/arrive the station - I also learned about the (more frequent) light rail train (stations located elsewhere.  Finished with my visit (1415), I drove back to the EconoLodge (Edmonds) and was able to check into my (new, smaller) room at 1430.  After that, I resumed teleworking until my day was officially finished (1530).  At that point, I ate my second sandwich ("dinner") before going out for a walk near the hotel (to finish my 10K steps).  This time, I walked the full length of the nearby Interurban Trail (between Mathay-Ballinger Park and the northern end of the trail at 228 Street SW).  During this time, the weather was still very nice (low 40s, clear, windless) and the area had great lighting as the sun set.  Encountered lots of bird species - very nice!  Back at my hotel by 1630, I killed time with reading until it was time for a phone call with my dad (1700 to 1815).  For the rest of the evening, I watched movies until it was time for bed (2240).  Not the most exciting day I've had but it was good to get so much time outdoors with such wonderful weather!