Seattle

It was my first time to Seattle and I was quite impressed by this city. Everything is relatively close since this city is nestled among lakes. The entire time we were there it rained lightly off and on throughout the day and of course was nice and sunny the day we left.

Sarah and I left for the airport at around 5am last Saturday for our 8 o'clock flight. We were on a Boeing 777 and the flight was full. Arriving at 10:15am we met up with my cousin Liz at the airport who flew in from Houston. Wasting no time we got in our SUV rental and headed for the International district or probably more well known as Chinatown for dim sum. After lunch we shopped at Uwajimaya - the largest Asian market in Seattle. This is one heck of a grocery store! It has everything Asian you want and a food court. Pics are posted in my gallery.

Highlights from the trip would have to be the Seattle Underground tour and Snoqualmie Falls. The underground tour gives you a good overview of the history of Seattle, which is very interesting and quite funny. Our guide was very entertaining and fun. Snoqualmie Falls is about 30 miles east of the city and the drive there is very scenic and beautiful.

Although the weather is not ideal, the great thing about Seattle is its cool city vibe and proximity to nature only a short drive away. Its fresh seafood is enough to make this a great city to dine in and the hilly terrain provide spectacular views. In many ways this city reminds me of San Francisco, but with less people and a rhythm of its own.