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Olympic Penisula
Few people realized that Seattle is probably more than 100 miles from the Pacific Ocean. On her west is the magnificent Olympic Mountain that, on clear days, I can see from my balcony. The snow capped shines brightly in the … Continue reading
Chihuly Garden & Glass
Dale Chihuly, born locally, is an internationally renowned glass artist. In 2012, partnered with the city, he started this permanent exhibition in Seattle Center. I believe some of the works were originally made for this exhibition and others were collection … Continue reading
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Tagged Chihuly Garden & Glass, Dale Chihuly, Seatle Center, Seattle
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Edgewater Hotel
When The Beatles came to Seattle, they stayed at the Edgewater Hotel. That was in 1964 and the picture of them fishing from their room became a piece of history. This hotel was built for the World Fair and has … Continue reading
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Alki Beach
The Denny Party, the original settlers of Seattle, chose Alki first. After one winter, they decided to go inland to avoid the fierce pounding of winter storms. Where they settled later became Seattle. On clear days, Seattleites flock to this … Continue reading
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Tagged Alki Beach, Salty's, Seattle, Sunfish Fish and Chips
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Volunteer Park
Do you know where Bruce Lee was buried? What? You don’t care?!?! Man! Volunteer park is tucked away in Capitol Hill and has a conservatory and a small Asian Arts Museum. There is an interesting sculpture that overlook the Space … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian Arts Museum, Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee, Seattle, Volunteer Park
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Top Pot Doughnuts
The logo said, “Hand Forged Doughnuts” with a picture of a blacksmith hitting an anvil. Hmm… A boy sat down next to us. His legs dangled happily, too short for the chair. His cute eyes trained on his dad who … Continue reading
To Seattle, with Link
The best way to come in town is via the Link Light Rail system, if you can drag your luggage through about 600 meters or so paved and sheltered path. That’s less than half a mile. After you get leave … Continue reading
Emerald City
Had I not live in Beijing for three years, I wouldn’t have dared to re-pot myself again. Five years ago, I had an anxiety attack on that final “one-way-trip” to Beijing with the entire family in tow. I was leaping … Continue reading