Poulsbo, Washington

 

A Scandinavian themed little city in Kitsap county Washington.

Along the water of a sheltered bay in Puget Sound (NW of Seattle.)

 

Norwegian flags are displayed around town:

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few of the numerous boats along the shore:

 

 

Restaurant in a narrow alley:

 

 

 

 

New houses being built up the hill, most of them all look like this. The population has gone up about 40% each decade recently. Now just over 9000:

 

I think it is a little pavilion or stage along the waterfront:

 

Viking statue:

 

King Olav V visited about 37 years ago. They named a street after him:

 

 

 

 

Leavenworth, Washington

 

An old logging village that about 50 years ago transformed itself into a Bavarian themed town.  Population currently about 2000.

Located near the eastern edge of the Cascade mountains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both towns very nicely done, and -- dare I say -- cute?

I've been to Leavenworth but have never even heard of Poulsbo!  Thanks!

Crazy. Thanks for the pics.

Leavenworth is pretty tacky, but I had a good time at their Oktoberfest one year!