Seattle

Seattle Washington is a very cool place. I had so many latte' that I did not sleep for a week after my return home. The city is very progressive, very clean, and very beautiful. Here, I am atop the space needle looking out over the city, the bay, harbor, with snow capped mountains beyond.

		View of the harbor from the top of the space needle

		Some of Seattle's downtown architecture. There were not as many skyscrapers as I thought there would be. See it does not always rain in Seattle!

		This is overlooking Nordstoms at the end of the monorail station.

		Seattle has lots of interesting architecture. This building is the Pioneer building located in Pioneer Square. This area was heavily treed and very neat. It reminded me of Tampa's Ybor city. While there, check out the Underground Tour - but be warned - it is very different.

		One of the entances into the public market. This market is located on the waterfront. A must do while in Seattle!

		The fresh flower market at the Public Market at Pike's Place.

		This was right outside our hotel in Seattle. That is mom there standing behind the marroon Taurus.

		This is inside the public market in front of one of the many seafood markets. Definitely look out for Flying Fish!

		This is the pier where we caught the boat for a harbor cruise. You definitely want to do this. You see Seattle from a completely different perspective. It is fairly inexpensive and it lasts for about one hour.

		The famous Ivar's Seafood House. They have the best clam chowder - New England style. Some people eat their chowder with hot sauce in it. Try it is really good.