Much to my disappointment, Seattle Grace is a fictional hospital and “McDreamy” wasn’t walking around Seattle while I visited (I am a huge fan of Grey’s Anatomy). However, there was much more to see…
Seattle was the first city I’ve ever visited on the west coast. To my amazement, it was more than just rain. It was a spread out city that had much to offer. As soon as I stepped off the light right rail, I crossed a pair of train tracks, suitcase rolling behind me and looked up to see a huge sign “Safeco Field.” As a baseball enthusiast, my adrenaline began pumping. I then looked to my right and saw “Qwest Field.” Baseball enthusiast might be a slight understatement of my love for sports because I truly love most sports. Mariners field and Seahawks field were staring back at me all lit up.
I continued the short walk to my hotel, which to my liking, was right across the street from these fields. I checked in and walked upstairs and rushed right to my window to see the view. Off to the right, in the distance, was city center in all its glory with the Space Needle poking in the distance.
It was late and the time difference had unfortunately taken its toll on me so I decided to get some rest. In between work hours, I would be able to do some sight-seeing. I was there on business, as a Chevrolet Spokesperson/Brand Ambassador at the annual auto show. The first two days was all work and no play.
The third day, the anxiousness inside of me could not hold any longer. I gathered a group of my coworkers and we decided to walk down to the bay front and see Pike Place Market. I had no idea what to expect but this site had been recommended by many others. We walked through the busy streets, filled with pedestrians on the crisp morning and looked out over the water.
Despite the cold, it was a clear day and the water was breathtaking. The sound of people working and touring made the hustle and bustle loud but in a comforting way. “FRESH FISH!! FISH HERE; WE’VE GOT ALL SORTS,” yelled husky voices from behind the corner top. “Try a fresh pear,” said another salesperson as he reached out a sample. The juiciness flavor filled my taste buds and made me realize just how hungry I was.
We continued to walk and see the many different shops. There was everything from crafts to food to psychic readings to cafes. On almost every corner sat a “Seattle’s Best Coffee” shop. As we strolled, we stopped for many pictures with sculptures, scenic bay front pictures, and even a picture of the original Starbucks. We stopped at a café that overlooked the water as the time ticked into the late hours of the morning. We sat and enjoyed a cup of coffee and some eggs and visited about all we had seen.
There were museums, aquariums, fantastic restaurants, and more to see. Unfortunately, time did not permit to see everything. As our last night in town neared, I swore I would not leave the city without at least going to city center and seeing the Space Needle. My roommate and I hauled the hotel shuttle and went down. To our liking, the prices to eat dinner there were extremely reasonable, and we knew this was a once in a lifetime chance… “When in Rome…”
We indulged in a glass of wine, a succulent dinner, and a tasty desert while visiting for hours and slowly spinning atop the needle. It was fascinating. The view was gorgeous. The city was lit in all its splendor and the clouds had cleared for a beautiful view. The water splashed calmly aside the large city. The pictures captured of the city are not even remotely close to what view we experienced that night.
It was certainly a trip to remember and hopefully a trip to take again someday. Bring your rain boots if you are worried, but more importantly bring a camera…
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