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So! Now I’m sitting in a Seattle hostel =)

We arrived yesterday afternoon by bus from Vancouver! (After having a couple nights in Whistler). Mum’s friends were wonderful to us in Vancouver and are looking after all our snow gear which is just so, so helpful!! (I’m travelling with Jo for all those that don’t know)

So last night we went up the Space Needle which is like Seattles most well known landmark (and quite possibly its ONLY real landmark). Then, we went a meet some Big White friends and caught up for one final drink!! So that was pretty nice =)

Today we had a super, super filled day! But, it was great=) We’ve been walking around everywhere which is also nice as it feels really good to get out in the fresh air and wonder about a different city!

So we headed off to do this ‘Duck Tour’ which is pretty cute and the host is totally funny! Basically, it took us on a tour around the city and then they also take you in the water (Lake Washington) which was really, really lovely =)

After that we hit the Experience Music Project. I guess, as most of you probably know, Seattle has a huge music history and this has grown out of that history. It was really interesting, There’s a whole section about Disney and Jimi Hendrix and Hip Hop! And Grunge! And everything! It’s really quite cool.

Afterwards we headed back for a couple extra layers. Unfortunately, although the sun has been shining and I’ve had my short sleeves out and my wicked black thongs and light cardy, it’s been quite cold =(

So!!! Then we hit Safeco Stadium! AMAZING! We sat right behind the home base and watched a real, live, Major League Baseball Game!! Seattle Mariners v. Minnesota Twins! The Mariners lost (boo) but it was so, so cool! And it was wicked experience =)

Unfortunately, the art museum is closed so we wont be able to go there =( But we’ve got PLENTY of plans for our second and final day in Seattle tomorrow. It’s a really really clean city compared to San Fran, but so far I think I prefer San Fran =)

Saturday we’re off to Sacramento (30hours on a train!!!).

Hope all is well!
xooxoxx