Tim and I left on Friday for a long weekend in Seattle.
The big question we got before our trip was “Why Seattle?”
Admittedly, Seattle is not a tropical vacation spot. Its pretty much known for being gray and rainy. But Tim and I wanted to go because I really liked the city and haven’t been there in over 8 years. And Tim had always been interested in visiting the city in light of its connections with music among other things.
And so in honor of our 29 birthdays which are both shortly coming up, we decided to take a vacation.
Friday we left on Virgin America. We stayed at the luxurious, W Hotel. Which was so much reasonable since Seattle is NOT tropical.
Friday
I dragged Tim over to Pike Place Market for lunch. After looking around about we ate at the Athenian Inn and then got coffee at the Original Starbucks. Probably much to Tim’s annoyance I decided to say “Oh look at Starbucks!” all weekend which exist every block in Seattle.
We went to Dinner at Purple and had awesome Tapas and drinks. It was soooo neat looking inside!
Saturday
After searching for some breakfast. We jumped on the monorail to Seattle Center. Where we took the amazing (and slightly scary) elevator up to the top of the Space Needle.
We then went to the Experience Music Project which was awesome! I learned how to play Louie! Louie! And we got to see Dave Grohl’s Drum Set.
After resting up at the hotel (as Angelenos we are not used to so much walking!) we headed to Pioneer Square. So many neat stores there.
We had yummy steak at a place called Union Square Grill where they willingly gave us the complete recipe for the BEST mashed potatoes Tim and I have ever had.
Sunday
We got up and were told about this place that had “all you can eat” waffles. With the turtle like speed meant that getting more than one waffle was a majority of the morning. We decided the place was more “all you care to eat.”
We walked around Pike Place Market and through an area called Belltown.
We finally experienced the Seattle rain which is more like someone rudely spitting on you.
We considered going to the Seattle Art Museum, but the cost was rather expensive, we browsed the museum store instead. Which is free.
Later when the weather improved, we walked along the water front enjoying how in Seattle, it stays light far later that in LA.
Today we headed back to LA. Luckily there were two seats in first class and Virgin’s upgrade is VERY affordable. And SO worth it. Reclining chairs and food that was some of the best of our whole weekend.
Now we are home, recharged and ready to head into a short work week.
