Seattle (Jan 6-7 2007)
Over the weekend we took the car(luckily still in one piece) and headed off to Seattle. The last time i was in Vancouver John, Rob and I got a coach there but after a faultily alarm, which i still deny all responsibility for, we only eneded up being there for about 7 hours. Not really enough time to see a city. So let commence attempt number 2.
We set off on the Saturday in good time, but hit serious queues on the border which took over an hour to get through. Steve was driving and GPS woman was doing the navigating. Personally i dont think either could have survived without the others help. The Freeways around Seattle werea round 7 lanes in places with each couple of lanes going to separate places. A full lane sweep was required at one stage to keep travelling in the right direction.
Eventually we arrived at the hotel. Rough would have been an understatement, but once we got into the room everything was fine. These are some pics from the Hotel.
>Me on the phone to Vicky
>The view from the room
>The Room (With some random people)
>The Driver geting some rare(!) sleep
After exploring the digs we headed of into the city. The hotel was at the airport about 10 miles out so we drove rather than using public transport. The target was the Space Needle and surrounding area. Food was hot on the cards, and a bar from the previous visit was to be the venue, but inconsiderate Seattle people were more content with filling this bar whilst watching an NFL playoff game. Stettle Seahawks Vs Dallas Cowboys. Shocking!
We therefore went for a wander. And found a random fountain.
And a random Space Needle
We then headed to another bar, which wasnt serving food, until the "football" was over in order to pass the time. About 5 pints later an a major league baffelment as to why people find "football" interesting we went to the sports bar for food. There was abotu 20 minutes of the game remaining so we sat in the lounge to the side. Very hungry by this stage, irritated by the crap sport, which i was starting to get into and a over excited Seattleite in the corner led to a painful 20 mintues. Eventually the game finished with one of the Dallas players making an error which will haunt him for the rest of his life the Seahawks won by a single point. Woo! (or at least tahts what we were saying the make the peace, much to the disgust of a 60 yr old Dalals woman)
This is us at the table waiting for food...
We then headed back to the hotel. Rob Dunc and I went to bed while Steve and John went to the Pub for some Karaoke. They eventually got in at 6am after being to a couple of house parties! Eventually draggign them out of bed we got back into town to go up the Needle and see mroe of Seattle. However Steve decided he would spend the day sleeping in the car. Unbelievable!
John decided he didnt want to go up the Needle so Dunc, Rob and I went. This is the panoramic of the view over downtown.
John down at the ground
It was very windy up this tower. Whilst having a coffee inside we could feel the tower moving a hefty amount. Very similar feeling to sea sickness!
We then caught the Monorail to downtown to have a butchers. We had a look roud and Dunc tried on some leathers.
And that was pretty much Seattle. A better trip than the time before, but it still dis similar things. Needs a trip for a bit longer to see the other things the city has to offer. Anyway we went back to the car and there was Steve still asleep. Lazy Sod!
Over the weekend we took the car(luckily still in one piece) and headed off to Seattle. The last time i was in Vancouver John, Rob and I got a coach there but after a faultily alarm, which i still deny all responsibility for, we only eneded up being there for about 7 hours. Not really enough time to see a city. So let commence attempt number 2.
We set off on the Saturday in good time, but hit serious queues on the border which took over an hour to get through. Steve was driving and GPS woman was doing the navigating. Personally i dont think either could have survived without the others help. The Freeways around Seattle werea round 7 lanes in places with each couple of lanes going to separate places. A full lane sweep was required at one stage to keep travelling in the right direction.
Eventually we arrived at the hotel. Rough would have been an understatement, but once we got into the room everything was fine. These are some pics from the Hotel.
>Me on the phone to Vicky
>The view from the room
>The Room (With some random people)
>The Driver geting some rare(!) sleep
After exploring the digs we headed of into the city. The hotel was at the airport about 10 miles out so we drove rather than using public transport. The target was the Space Needle and surrounding area. Food was hot on the cards, and a bar from the previous visit was to be the venue, but inconsiderate Seattle people were more content with filling this bar whilst watching an NFL playoff game. Stettle Seahawks Vs Dallas Cowboys. Shocking!
We therefore went for a wander. And found a random fountain.
And a random Space Needle
We then headed to another bar, which wasnt serving food, until the "football" was over in order to pass the time. About 5 pints later an a major league baffelment as to why people find "football" interesting we went to the sports bar for food. There was abotu 20 minutes of the game remaining so we sat in the lounge to the side. Very hungry by this stage, irritated by the crap sport, which i was starting to get into and a over excited Seattleite in the corner led to a painful 20 mintues. Eventually the game finished with one of the Dallas players making an error which will haunt him for the rest of his life the Seahawks won by a single point. Woo! (or at least tahts what we were saying the make the peace, much to the disgust of a 60 yr old Dalals woman)
This is us at the table waiting for food...
We then headed back to the hotel. Rob Dunc and I went to bed while Steve and John went to the Pub for some Karaoke. They eventually got in at 6am after being to a couple of house parties! Eventually draggign them out of bed we got back into town to go up the Needle and see mroe of Seattle. However Steve decided he would spend the day sleeping in the car. Unbelievable!
John decided he didnt want to go up the Needle so Dunc, Rob and I went. This is the panoramic of the view over downtown.
John down at the ground
It was very windy up this tower. Whilst having a coffee inside we could feel the tower moving a hefty amount. Very similar feeling to sea sickness!
We then caught the Monorail to downtown to have a butchers. We had a look roud and Dunc tried on some leathers.
And that was pretty much Seattle. A better trip than the time before, but it still dis similar things. Needs a trip for a bit longer to see the other things the city has to offer. Anyway we went back to the car and there was Steve still asleep. Lazy Sod!
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