Pirate festival

We had fun at the Alki Pirate Festival, although we became somewhat disillusioned after the pirates stormed the beach, only to be knighted as if being a pirate were something truly noble. It was one of those moments where you look around and are suddenly surprised at how endearing and acceptable pirates have become. I'm sure you are all familiar with that realization. Anyway, I guess plundering and stealing is back in.