Weather: Sunny and hot. Winds: Light. Seas: N/A
While under the SeaTac airport's flight path, we found Des Moines to be a clean and pleasant place. Met quiet a few friendly people on the docks and were able to run the dogs up and down the docks - they need their exercise!
We were there in the midst of the Pokemon Go craze and there were a ton of people in the park around the marina, all of whom seemed intent on having a good time. I asked one if they called themselves pokemonsters or pokemobsters. She responded with, "Well, I'm Italian so it must be pokemobsters!" Another guy who was out enjoying the afternoon with friends said both would apply!
With most of the day taken up with a swim meet at the King County Aquatics Center, we really did not have much chance for seeing any local events or enjoy a local restaurant. We were surprised by a 'farmer's market' in the park on Saturday morning. We've found most of these markets are more craft fair than farmer's market and this one was no exception. A local bakery was setting up their stall and I hoped to get a sticky bun before we had to go to the aquatics center. The person behind the counter said they have them, but would not sell any before 1000. Since it was only 0830...well, I guess they were confident they would sell and did not want to be bothered by us. Move along, nothing to see here.
The one big exception to the above paragraph was a Don Gregorios Taco Truck. Parked in the lot above the marina, it was excellent, easy and a great price. Further, the two ladies running the truck were gregarious and made me smile. My opinion: Worth the stop!
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