It's amazing how different the world looks just a few feet below our normal vantage point. Rent a sea kayak from Alki Kayak Tours and see Seattle as a dog does?except from the water. The buildings tower in a way that's a little more intimidating. The street-level hustle fills your ears, and you see the wide variety of plants and animals living just below the surface of the water. There's no better way to have a new look at the city you love, get close to the wildlife (sea lions in the sound, bikini-clad volleyball players on the beach), and work on your Michelle Obama arms all at the same time.?Laura Onstot