Established in 1907, the riverside gathering brought fresh farm produce for city residents. It continues to grow with hundreds of retailers, including bakeries, fresh meat shops, produce stands, crafts and home furnishings. Also bakeries, fish markets, produce stands and specialty food stores.

A favorite of locals and tourists, Pike Place continues to offer fresh foods, as well as scheduled daily and nightly entertainment events, cooking classes and many other attractions. For more info, go to pikeplacemarket.org

Now retired and in my late 60s, I’ve become a world traveler and selfie freak. I’ve snapped photos and videos of me at the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Golden Gate Bridge and other famous spots. We’re heading to Vegas next month for the first time in many years. Where are the best spots there to continue my selfie photo obsession? JL, McLean TX

A: Get a lot of great selfies while wandering at night. Our choices are Fremont Street Experience, fountains at Bellagio, Eiffel Tower at Paris Resort, and do a selfie smile and a wave by the famed Las Vegas sign. For overhead scenes, invest in a ‘copter flight or ride the High Roller ferris wheel at the Linq

Your travel4seniors.com editor recently attended a business meeting on super posh Rodeo Drive. The standing scenery was outstanding.

According to news sources, he was pulled from his flight in England’s Manchester Airport before scheduled take-off for Philadelphia. This has happened before, and if you’re ever a passenger in the same situation, here are some clues to listen for when you hear the captains’ announcements:

All passengers fasten your chastity belts
The attitude will be very high, but not as high I am right now
This flight is headed for some place I can’t remember
I just got slapped for explaining the word cockpit to a stewardess
Damn service dogs! I just slipped on something in the aisle
Be kind to that sloppy drunk in the next seat. He’s my drinking buddy.