Sleepless in Seattle


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November 24th 2007
Published: December 27th 2007
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USA Seattle/Bremerton When I left you last I had just endured US immigrations and eventually arrived safely in Seattle airport where Bob and Carol (my host parents from when I lived in America for 6 months aged 18) were waiting. It was really lovely to see them again. Despite being incredibly tired (having not really slept the previous night) I managed to stay awake a couple more hours to catc... Read Full Entry



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View from the hillsView from the hills
View from the hills

Space needle in a donut.
The green cityThe green city
The green city

Really is a very green city, this is only a short stroll from down town.
Harbour from aboveHarbour from above
Harbour from above

Its a pretty affluent place as well.
Olympic sculture parkOlympic sculture park
Olympic sculture park

A pleasant Saturday morning stroll.
Bench or Art?Bench or Art?
Bench or Art?

Art by Roy McMakin, They say "this cast concrete bench is a sculpture and functional object, meant for outdoor display and use. It combines a sense of mass and density with intimate details that are the hallmark of McMakin's craftmanship in all materials." I say, don't give up the day job.
Lunch three days out of threeLunch three days out of three
Lunch three days out of three

Trying to work my way back in to English cuisine. Beer battered cod and chips fresh as you can get.
ShawnaShawna
Shawna

Shawna (right) acted as a pretty good guide to the bars on the Saturday night in Seattle.
Olympic sculture parkOlympic sculture park
Olympic sculture park

Artistic photography, see the ferry in the background.
Dallas greyhound terminalDallas greyhound terminal
Dallas greyhound terminal

If I'd have known there were places this nice i would have planned extra time.
The grassy KnollThe grassy Knoll
The grassy Knoll

Or was JFK shot from here?
Dallas skylineDallas skyline
Dallas skyline

Despite not being able to see what I am taking pictures of due to a defunct camera, I think I;m doing alright.
6th floor museum6th floor museum
6th floor museum

This is based in the book depository where JFK was alegedly shot from (top right window).
JFK memorialJFK memorial
JFK memorial

Intersting I suppose!
Honky Tonk barHonky Tonk bar
Honky Tonk bar

The worlds largest!
Some random signsSome random signs
Some random signs

In the honky tonk.
My bed in DallasMy bed in Dallas
My bed in Dallas

Very comfy couch indeed!
SleepySleepy
Sleepy

During the day the dogs claimed it as there own.
Pink dogPink dog
Pink dog

Hair dyed for a breast cancer race.
Tennis starTennis star
Tennis star

I look like a professional.
She got luckyShe got lucky
She got lucky

Though she looks more the part than me.
Pre matchPre match
Pre match

Not my choice



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