"B" is for Bellingham

No, this graffiti isn't mine, despite my blog header. This was painted on a dumpster lid in the alley behind the YMCA. It sounds so seedy when I put it that way... but still, something about it is beautiful to me.

The Bellingham Rock

Okay, it's another two-picture day. I had to have a "before" picture and an "after" picture!

This is the Bellingham Rock, or Graffiti Rock, or the Painted Rock, or the I-5 Rock; whatever you want to call it, it's the unofficial bulletin board for those with something to say. As you can see from the first picture, it's often a declaration of love (Sorry, Alli + Travis! Hope your love lasts longer than your message did!) or at graduation time classes will paint their graduating classes, etc. When you're driving north on I-5 you see the rock shortly before entering Bellingham.

I thought it was about time Bellingham Daily Photo got a picture of this local icon-- and why not add our own message while we're at it? So my lovely sister helped me out and we had a great time. I like the first picture with me painting the rock because it gives you an idea of how big it is. I've driven by it many times, but had no idea how tall it was till I was standing in front of it.

Thank you, sis, for snapping pics!