Seattle

I'm trying to report on these last 5 days of being in Seattle and I honestly can only think of a handful of things we have actually done.

Let's see....




1. Pike Place Market. Pretty cool. We went two different days. Definitely the highlight of the trip for me. I love the hustle and bustle of open markets and the variety of goods. We didn't even actually buy much, just a few used books. We had lunch one day overlooking the market (as pictured). It was a great view and a fun place to people watch.

2. Visited the downtown public library. Pretty amazing... ten floors! Of course, we got there with only a half hour left to spare, but it was fun to see while it lasted.

3. Many, many, many coffee shops. Mainly for WiFi access, but occasionally the cup of joe.

4. Extreme parking. Probably the most stressed out I've been the whole trip. Five days in Seattle and a different place to park each night and all the nightly questions related to parking... is this place too sketchy, too dark, too light, too secluded, do they take their towing signs seriously, define camping in your vehicle?




5. Space Needle (what else?). Mainly to walk around the park and get a picture for Abu (he was begging). Thoroughly enjoyed, but did not pay the 17 buckaroos or whatever amount to ride an elevator to the top.

6. We visited a community trying to develop an eco-housing unit right outside of Seattle. It was pretty interesting and we have plans to visit more along the way.


Well... once again my life is revolving around store hours. Must go now!



Coming soon... Amber's Top 10 List (maybe even 15 or 20... let's see how carried away I get) "Why living in a van is so..... special."

On to Vancouver!