Seattle -Olympic National Park, Victoria, British Columbia


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March 10th 2007
Published: March 10th 2007
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SeattleDave B 3/10/07 Helen and I got up around 7:00 and got ready. I fixed some pancakes as I needed to start using up the remaining food as I didn’t want to throw anything out and my US leg of the trip is quickly approaching the end. We quickly had breakfast and then headed to the bus stop so as to not deal with parking and the associated cost once we got down town. We had to wait for the bus ... Read Full Entry



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Butchart Gardens Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens

A view through a manmade hole in the hedge.
Butchart Gardens Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens

Located just north of Victoria, British Columbia.
Another Ferry RideAnother Ferry Ride
Another Ferry Ride

I wanted to go to the San Juan Islands but Victoria ferries do not service those Islands this time of the year so I had to take another ferry to Vancouver and drive back into the US. At $45 / trip I was glad the ferry rides were over.
Space NeedleSpace Needle
Space Needle

Me near space needle.
Some Tourist GuySome Tourist Guy
Some Tourist Guy

This is Greg. Greg and I closed a couple bars in Victoria and we happened to run into each other again in Seattle. What's the chances?
Free HugsFree Hugs
Free Hugs

After the war demonstation these folks were giving out free hugs. Of course I went over and got mine. They were free!
Experience Music ProjectExperience Music Project
Experience Music Project

This musuem about music is right by the Space needle.
The Olympic MountainsThe Olympic Mountains
The Olympic Mountains

This is a look at the Olympic Mountains from Fremont which is just north of Seattle.
Pumpkin Spice CoffeePumpkin Spice Coffee
Pumpkin Spice Coffee

They know their coffee. See the pumpkin in the coffee.
Raining AgainRaining Again
Raining Again

It rained 9 out of the 10 days I was in Seattle. See the people out riding their bikes. They just deal with it and go on with their lives. They didn't even have rain suits on.
EMP Guitar TowerEMP Guitar Tower
EMP Guitar Tower

Inside the EMP building.
Space NeedleSpace Needle
Space Needle

Inside the dining area. I didn't eat there, but they let me check out the dining area. Very nice as you can see.
Space NeedleSpace Needle
Space Needle

View looking towards the northwest from the Space Needle.
Space NeedleSpace Needle
Space Needle

View looking towards northeast from the Space Needle.
Coffee at Home DepotCoffee at Home Depot
Coffee at Home Depot

Believe it or not but yes they have a coffee shop outside the Home Depot. These guys are nuts about their Java.



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