And here's the other half of Chrissy & Melissa's visit...
The University of Washington campus
Chrissy in front of Suzzallo Library...the second story there that looks really tall...well it is really tall. It happens to be the largest reading room in a public university library in the U.S. I'll get a pic from the inside at some point.
Chrissy & Mels walking to the fountain
Portage Bay Cafe
During my March visit, both Gina & Jim took me to Portage Bay. Breakfast, lunch...it's all amazing and if you visit, it will definitely be a stop we make!
Because I took that first pic of the girls outside, we ended up walking in behind 2 groups and had to wait for a table. But, isn't the pic worth it? To pass the time waiting for a table, I took more. Here's me & Melissa waiting on a table (rather cheerfully, I might add).
This is the hall to the restroom...normally, not so exciting. But, in Seattle, they use the wall space to put up posters of everything exciting that's going on in the city, from Jazz Festivals to Charity Runs.
Because I took that first pic of the girls outside, we ended up walking in behind 2 groups and had to wait for a table. But, isn't the pic worth it? To pass the time waiting for a table, I took more. Here's me & Melissa waiting on a table (rather cheerfully, I might add).
This is the hall to the restroom...normally, not so exciting. But, in Seattle, they use the wall space to put up posters of everything exciting that's going on in the city, from Jazz Festivals to Charity Runs.Skyline from Alki
You've already gathered, I'm sure, that I can't go to Alki without taking pics of the downtown skyline and then posting them on the blog. This is one of my favorites because it has the skyline AND the quintessential ferry to one of the islands across the Puget Sound.
Chrissy is in thinker mode as she ponders the skyline.
Downtown Seattle
You've already gathered, I'm sure, that I can't go to Alki without taking pics of the downtown skyline and then posting them on the blog. This is one of my favorites because it has the skyline AND the quintessential ferry to one of the islands across the Puget Sound.
Chrissy is in thinker mode as she ponders the skyline.
Downtown Seattle
(Not just a view of it from Alki)
We hopped the bus (after waiting for some time, as seen in the photo above) and headed downtown for the day. Notice the leaves on the ground. I had no idea fall was supposed to start in September. Fancy that. In Corpus, we have summer until mid-December and then you look at the trees and they are bare. All of the sudden.
A close-up of the Space Needle
Original Starbucks--this says "First Starbucks Store" in case you can't read it
Mels & I enjoy our First Starbucks drinks...note the difference in color and decor schema from a typical Starbucks. This is the only one like it. All other Starbucks (including the rest in Seattle, even the one just down a few blocks) are as per the usual.
Chrissy is anti-The Man, so she opted to go down to Local Color, an independent coffee shop, for her drink. When Mels & I arrived with ours, we could sense the disdain from other Local Color-ers. Here is Chrissy questioning our choice.
We hopped the bus (after waiting for some time, as seen in the photo above) and headed downtown for the day. Notice the leaves on the ground. I had no idea fall was supposed to start in September. Fancy that. In Corpus, we have summer until mid-December and then you look at the trees and they are bare. All of the sudden.
A close-up of the Space Needle
Original Starbucks--this says "First Starbucks Store" in case you can't read it
Mels & I enjoy our First Starbucks drinks...note the difference in color and decor schema from a typical Starbucks. This is the only one like it. All other Starbucks (including the rest in Seattle, even the one just down a few blocks) are as per the usual.
Chrissy is anti-The Man, so she opted to go down to Local Color, an independent coffee shop, for her drink. When Mels & I arrived with ours, we could sense the disdain from other Local Color-ers. Here is Chrissy questioning our choice.Pike Place Public Market
Although I've posted similar pics before, I liked this one because I accidentally got the "First & Pike" that is engraved in the sidewalk here...do you see it?
I like this one b/c of the ferry leisurely going by in the background. Chrissy said we look interposed into the pic when she saw it. I assure you that we were not.
Due to jet lag and a serious need for a vacation upon arrival, Chrissy had some etymological issues the first couple of days. She was asked at a restaurant if she wanted peach, mango, or raspberry tea. Of course, the waitress did not say, "Peach comma mango comma..." So Chrissy, in all seriousness said she wanted peach mango tea. The waitress looked at her like she was an idiot. Later, at another restaurant, she was asked if she wanted an apple, chips, or a baguette. Again, the comma was not stated and Chrissy requested "apple chips." Mels & I made fun of her until we arrived at Pike Place and, indeed, a vendor was selling homemade apple chips.
Love Pike Place Fish. A reminder: the guys throw fish around at a breakneck pace while yelling stuff no one else understands. I'm standing there, when one of them throws a huge fish at someone in the crowd. Everyone shrieks and backs away...then realizes it was a stuffed (animal) fish. Meanies.
Pretty Pike Place flowers...they are cheap and gorgeous!
This mural shows the tallest man back in the day life-size. Wow.
Although I've posted similar pics before, I liked this one because I accidentally got the "First & Pike" that is engraved in the sidewalk here...do you see it?
I like this one b/c of the ferry leisurely going by in the background. Chrissy said we look interposed into the pic when she saw it. I assure you that we were not.
Due to jet lag and a serious need for a vacation upon arrival, Chrissy had some etymological issues the first couple of days. She was asked at a restaurant if she wanted peach, mango, or raspberry tea. Of course, the waitress did not say, "Peach comma mango comma..." So Chrissy, in all seriousness said she wanted peach mango tea. The waitress looked at her like she was an idiot. Later, at another restaurant, she was asked if she wanted an apple, chips, or a baguette. Again, the comma was not stated and Chrissy requested "apple chips." Mels & I made fun of her until we arrived at Pike Place and, indeed, a vendor was selling homemade apple chips.
Love Pike Place Fish. A reminder: the guys throw fish around at a breakneck pace while yelling stuff no one else understands. I'm standing there, when one of them throws a huge fish at someone in the crowd. Everyone shrieks and backs away...then realizes it was a stuffed (animal) fish. Meanies.
Pretty Pike Place flowers...they are cheap and gorgeous!
This mural shows the tallest man back in the day life-size. Wow.A New Friend at El Diablo Cafe
Mels' friend from college, Paula, lives here in Seattle and works a university. She's super nice and I am excited to have a new Seattle friend!
We met up with Paula at one of the local coffee shops called El Diablo (Spanish for the devil). Tasty drinks, delicious desserts and schmancy decor, such as that in the photo above.
Mels' friend from college, Paula, lives here in Seattle and works a university. She's super nice and I am excited to have a new Seattle friend!
We met up with Paula at one of the local coffee shops called El Diablo (Spanish for the devil). Tasty drinks, delicious desserts and schmancy decor, such as that in the photo above.
2 comments:
Are you drinking real coffee?? You know that stuff stunts your growth ;)
I miss Seattle!
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