A few of you have asked why I haven't ventured in here as often as usual lately, and let's just say it's not for a lack of things to share. More like, where would I even begin?
But we'll get to that another time.
For now let's just talk about Seattle. She was the last leg in The World Tour Sequel, and she sent us out with a bang. It's crucial to note that I took your advice, booking us at that waterfront Marriott you mentioned and hitting up all of the markets, including the less known Fremont one which we are sooooooooo glad you commented about because it's the place we found handmade jewelry and colorful kitschy tins and old crumbly books and really sweet big metal sculptural looking things that I was trying to bargain for before figuring out that they were antique bed pans.
So. I'd say the trip was a win. MUCHO KUDOS TO YOU.
It was a rare treat to see so many unisex underweight pasty people in skinny jeans, all with Justin Bieber hair and text messaging habits, and we absolutely ate. it. up. I was expecting a dirty, rockabilly slash flannel thing (I graduated high school IN THE NINETIES yo), but vibe was healthy, young, and by all means hip.
Also, it was raining Democrats.
Basically, it was nothing like Florida at. all.
But! My faaavorite part (besides the waitress who carded me and didn't believe I'd just turned thirty two ohyesshedid), was that there was good beer (Alaskan Ale!), fresh salmon, green this and organic that choices choices choices and I could actually order off of a menu without pulling my usual Sally Albright.
We love you, Seattle!!!
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11 comments:
Seattle looks so great. The food sounds fabulous. Living in Oklahoma....I've just about given up on getting what I want to eat when I eat out. I once ordered cheese enchiladas without chili and when they came they had meat chili all over them. I said, "Oh...I ordered without chili. I'm a vegetarian." The waitress exclaimed as she walked away..."Well, scrape it off, honey!"
That is when I knew I wasn't in a liberal city any more.
How is Zoe?
I love this for 2 reasons:
1) I just came back with those SAME market pictures. Except from Malaga, Spain. But seriously -- same pictures.
2) I'm so glad I'm no longer the only person living in the Southeast who love, love, loves Seattle! I always say that's my favorite city in the U.S., and I'd be moving us out there the second Justin gets out of the military IF it wasn't so damn cloudy all the time. Like... if I could pack up the whole city and move it to... say... Wilmington, NC, we'd be in BUSINESS.
Oh man. Someday I'm moving back to Seattle. There's just nowhere like it.
This looks awesome! Ryan and I will be there in August and I'm getting so excited. Any other tips besides the markets?
Awwww. So much I miss about living there. Thanks for the great pics. I especially love the one of the market sign. You could make that one into a print and sell it.
kim, definitely stay on the water and make sure to eat a lot of salmon and dungeness crab. also, pee fifteen times before leaving the hotel, bc there are no public restrooms anywhere!
I am incredibly envious!!!! Will have to go back- inspired again by all your fabulous photos!
I sent this to a friend, my friend in Portland, Oregon, where I lived before we moved to the Bottom of the World.
She is going to live in Seattle one day- she loves it there. I was there once, New Years Eve, 19somethingorother.. beautiful city.. so green, so wet.
Love your pics! We are headed to Seattle in just two weeks for a wedding and a mini-vacation. Can't wait :)
Sounded and looked like a lot of fun! Seattle is one of the places we hope to make it to someday. Glad to hear your experience was a good one!
Loved all the pics, and especially the commentary. What a nice way to end your trip. I'm thinking you are moving this week?
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