Seattle 2007

Roy and I kissing the pig displayed outside Qwest Field

On 29 June 2007, I met Roy and Daniel at the Goose Hollow Max Station at 16:30. They had arrived earlier that day, and we decided to meet in Portland, then drive up to Seattle that night. We went to happy hour at Jakes Seafood Grill, which was fantastic, and then made our way up to Seattle.

We met up to go to Seattle for two reasons
1. to go to Safeco Field to watch a Mariners game
2. to go to the Experience Music Project (EMP) to see the Disney exhibit

But first, Friday night, we drove up to Kyle's place, and met up with his friends to go on his girlfriend's, Rachel's, father's boat onto Lake Washington. We all piled into this boat, which was very nice, and got to ride out onto the lake to get a night-time view of the Seattle skyline. The moon was very bright out, and it made everything that much prettier. I had been to Seattle a few times, but never saw the skyline from the lake, or from a boat, or at night. Doing all 3 at once was an awesome treat!

Saturday, we started our day at the EMP, located in the Seattle Center. There, we saw the Disney exhibit, but also an exhibit on Jimi Hendrix. The dude was crazy. Amazing, but very crazy. (We also started the day at 9am, when Kyle's roommate's entire family came in to help him move out of Kyle's condo...that was awesome).
Daniel taking a picture of Key Arena

Roy (left) and Daniel waiting in line to board the monorail (I don't think that's how they normally smile)

We then headed to Pike's Place Market. Roy had never been to Seattle, but Daniel and I have. We experienced the throwing of the fish, and then the famous first ever Starbucks. I have yet to find out where the 2nd ever starbucks is located.
Me in front of Pike's Place Market

We then headed to Safeco Field, where the Mariners were playing the visiting Toranto Blue Jays. Now, the whole reason for me to be excited about coming to Safeco was to experience the IchiRoll, in honor of CF Ichiro. However, eating sushi while watching a baseball game just doesn't seem right. So I ended up with the usual ball park fare, which was fine, and was completely satisfied. I'm sure the Ichiroll is delicious, but maybe if it were in a restaurant, and not a ball park. The Mariners won, 8 to 3, and we were all pretty impressed with all that Safeco had to offer. I must say though, that I miss the MLB. It sucks having to drive 3 hours just to watch a decent baseball game.
Me outside the left field entrance of Safeco Field

Something that Portland is lacking...a Major League ballpark

All in all, the trip to Seattle was a success. I had fun hanging out with Roy, Daniel, and Kyle and company, and it was just a very enjoyable and satisfying weekend!