Ferries, Blackberries, and the Sound of Summer

Day two in Seattle: Harper takes the Washington State Ferries to Bainbridge Island, watches salmon climb the Ballard Locks, and figures out how much a simple day costs in this boomtown. Plus, the Blue Angels rattle the sky and a neighborhood block party changes the evening plan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Washington State Ferries, Bainbridge Island, Winslow, Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks), Local Tide, The Usual, Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park. Covered: Washington State Ferries, Cost of living in Seattle, Ballard neighborhood, Capitol Hill, Seafair weekend activities, Public transit with ORCA card. Chapters:00:00 Bainbridge Island01:51 Winslow03:14 Local Tide04:34 The Usual05:39 Capitol Hill06:51 Volunteer Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #SeattleTravel #FerryRide #BainbridgeIsland #BallardLocks #CapitolHill #SeattleNeighborhoods #PikePlaceMarket #Seafair2026 #SeattleNightOut #SeattleCostOfLiving #OrcaCard #SeattleFood #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/