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What a great day, it sounds like! Very enjoyable, and you got to see a lot, even given how crowded it was!
I felt like I accomplished a lot, given the crowds and also my late start.
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Beautiful room and hotel! I would love to stay there! I'm so jealous that you saw the Chihuly Museum...I just love the movement of his glasswork...or is it the flow? I'm sure there's a proper way to describe it, but for me I just love the way it looks!
Sorry you had such a hard time trying to get down to the harbor, and boo on the harbor cruise for not having speakers throughout the ship.
I'm glad you were able to experience the market, and no I don't know what the point of throwing fish is other than somehow they became famous for it and I guess visitors expect to see it now. I'm not a vegetarian, but I still agree with you about respecting a dead animal.
Beautiful weather! Delicious looking meal...now I'm hungry! I was thinking about having Thai for dinner tonight, but I had leftovers I had to finish. Now I wish I had just gone out for some Thai food!
The CityPass sounds like a great value!
I love this hotel! It's expensive, so I guess it should be good, but so often you don't get more when you pay more. The service here is great and everything is immaculately kept.
I didn't know anything about Chihuly before seeing his chandeliers on the Wonder and Magic, but now I'm a big fan. I love watching the videos on his site of the glass work-- it's such an physical process to produce that art!
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What a great day in Seattle - I love the way your day mirrored ours with the Space Needle, harbour cruise and Aquarium.
I noticed that, too. I didn't go back for the Space needle at night, though...and I didn't post many of my Space Needle photos because yours were so much better!
I forgot to post the freebie photo they take up there-- got in in my e-mail:
Laurie, I just finished reading your wonderful DL report and followed you over here.
As I mentioned there, I do love the Fairmount - your pics are awesome - and I especially love your Seattle pic - definitely fabulous sig pic potential.
So glad you've getting some sunshine. I've lived in the Pacific Northwest a few times and there is a saying that there are 2 seasons: "rainy and August." But I would have to add July is pretty nice, too.
And, according to your pics, it looks like Seattle has a new Great Wheel - like London's Eye - I had to do a quick google. I must get back there soon to check it out.
One of my favorite things from years ago was Tillicum Village on Blake Island - but you'll see more of that on your cruise. Once you get to Seattle, you almost feel like you're in Alaska.
Great foodie town - hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Seattle.
What a gorgeous day....and packed with so many awesome activities! So glad you enjoyed beautiful weather and some lovely sights. Hope you enjoy the zoo today!
Danielle
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Seattle and its surrounding are beautiful. Sorry to hear that there was difficulty an Elevator. It always surprises me when people who work in these places don't know the info to things like a elevator. The fish throwing thing was a marketing ploy to keep Pikes Mkt from going bankrupt years ago. I remember having to read one of those "stupid" management philosphy books titled "Fish" and I believe it was based ..at least partly on the fish throwing thing.
Can't wait to read the next adventuer you have.
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You got so much done in Seattle on your first day! Yay for good weather. Your photos came out great - even the ones showing the haze give a good view of the city and the atmosphere. The flight attendants in the parade were crazy - made me laugh.
Enjoy today, and sleep well before the start of the Big Cruise.
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The photo from the Space Needle is excellent - I think that should be a signature pic...
Thanks! Suggestion taken. I can't believe I've been forgetting to change my photo to match my TR!
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Laurie, I just finished reading your wonderful DL report and followed you over here.
As I mentioned there, I do love the Fairmount - your pics are awesome - and I especially love your Seattle pic - definitely fabulous sig pic potential.
So glad you've getting some sunshine. I've lived in the Pacific Northwest a few times and there is a saying that there are 2 seasons: "rainy and August." But I would have to add July is pretty nice, too.
And, according to your pics, it looks like Seattle has a new Great Wheel - like London's Eye - I had to do a quick google. I must get back there soon to check it out.
One of my favorite things from years ago was Tillicum Village on Blake Island - but you'll see more of that on your cruise. Once you get to Seattle, you almost feel like you're in Alaska.
Great foodie town - hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Seattle.
I should have asked you earlier for dining suggestions. Not sure where to eat tonight.
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What a gorgeous day....and packed with so many awesome activities! So glad you enjoyed beautiful weather and some lovely sights. Hope you enjoy the zoo today!
Danielle
Thanks! It's shaping up to be another beautiful day.
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Seattle and its surrounding are beautiful. Sorry to hear that there was difficulty an Elevator. It always surprises me when people who work in these places don't know the info to things like a elevator. The fish throwing thing was a marketing ploy to keep Pikes Mkt from going bankrupt years ago. I remember having to read one of those "stupid" management philosphy books titled "Fish" and I believe it was based ..at least partly on the fish throwing thing.
Can't wait to read the next adventuer you have.
I had to read that book also. It just amazes me that people don't get sickened by this. The elevator thing was so frustrating, especially since Seattle is touted as such an accessible town-- and mostly is!
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You got so much done in Seattle on your first day! Yay for good weather. Your photos came out great - even the ones showing the haze give a good view of the city and the atmosphere. The flight attendants in the parade were crazy - made me laugh.
Enjoy today, and sleep well before the start of the Big Cruise.
When I first saw the flight attendants I laughed, but was puzzled-- then googled the parade and found out it's sponsored by Alaska Airlines. Pretty funny image, though!
This is Cheri from the ABD trip. I told you that I'd come and find you and follow your report. You did a great job reporting on our adventure. In fact, you reminded me of a bunch of stuff that I forgot about. We sure did cram a lot into such a short time!
I also wanted to tell you that I am sorry to hear about your mom...I lost my mom and grandmother this past year so I know how difficult all this can be, but you keep being you and you and your mom will be okay.
And the surprise you got at the beginning of your California adventure...how great is that? I wanted to do Paramount studios but never really had the time. John and I are coming back next year with the family and will definitely have that on our list of things to do.
Now, one last question. I cant see your pictures? It says they have been deleted or moved? That's not good. I want to see them, too. I saw all of them yesterday when I was reading, but today I can't. Do you know why?
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Now, one last question. I cant see your pictures? It says they have been deleted or moved? That's not good. I want to see them, too. I saw all of them yesterday when I was reading, but today I can't. Do you know why?
Glad you had a great day in Seattle yesterday! Your room is great! We had sunny weather when we were there as well!
I remember you had great weather, Marnie. You also did a whole lot more than I did!
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Hi Laurie,
This is Cheri from the ABD trip. I told you that I'd come and find you and follow your report. You did a great job reporting on our adventure. In fact, you reminded me of a bunch of stuff that I forgot about. We sure did cram a lot into such a short time!
I also wanted to tell you that I am sorry to hear about your mom...I lost my mom and grandmother this past year so I know how difficult all this can be, but you keep being you and you and your mom will be okay.
And the surprise you got at the beginning of your California adventure...how great is that? I wanted to do Paramount studios but never really had the time. John and I are coming back next year with the family and will definitely have that on our list of things to do.
Now, one last question. I cant see your pictures? It says they have been deleted or moved? That's not good. I want to see them, too. I saw all of them yesterday when I was reading, but today I can't. Do you know why?
Keep having fun and I'll talk to you soon,
Cheri
Cheri, I'm so glad you're reading and posting! Wasn't that a crazy time waiting for your driver, then both yours and mine showing up at the same time?
Thank you for your kind words about my mother.
The photo situation has been fixed-- sorry, entirely my fault. I fiddled with the album name in Photobucket and so all the photos with the same name didn't show.
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I'm having this problem also!
Fixed now. Stupid mistake on my part. Sorry!
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Laurie, I am right there with you on the fish market. I just don't get it.
So glad you are enjoying Seattle! (Although what a pain about the elevator situation.) I'm anxious for your cruise to begin!
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Your pictures are great...I'm so glad I can see them now I've never been to Seattle and have never really thought about it...now it's on my list of places I want to go. Your pictures are beautiful!
To tell you the truth, I didn't even know that our drivers showed up at the same time until I read about it on here! I just know that Matt was hustling us out of there as fast as possible once he found our driver. He was a little frazzled with all that. But we had plenty of time at the airport with no troubles at all.
I'm ready to hear about the zoo, and of course, about the start of your cruise. We are looking forward to our Alaskan cruise...not sure when that will be, but we've got the cruise booked.
Your pictures are great...I'm so glad I can see them now I've never been to Seattle and have never really thought about it...now it's on my list of places I want to go. Your pictures are beautiful!
To tell you the truth, I didn't even know that our drivers showed up at the same time until I read about it on here! I just know that Matt was hustling us out of there as fast as possible once he found our driver. He was a little frazzled with all that. But we had plenty of time at the airport with no troubles at all.
I'm ready to hear about the zoo, and of course, about the start of your cruise. We are looking forward to our Alaskan cruise...not sure when that will be, but we've got the cruise booked.
Have fun,
Cheri
Igot to the airport way too early and had a long, boring wait. It was such a great week.
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We had sunny weather when we were there as well! 
I hope you're doing well today and that you had a great day! I can't believe tomorrow is the cruise! YAY!
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