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Chuck's visit to Seattle

October, 13, 2010

Finally got a chance to Ride the Ducks and see Seattle on top of the Space Needle.  It was really great to show Chuck around Seattle.  I find that walking is not what most people want to do on any trip.  As a tour guide, I will learn to allow a few breaks in between landmarks. 
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I love the enthusiasm that I got from him when we visited the market, waterfront, needle, and ride the ducks.  It makes me happy to know that he enjoyed his trip.


My visit to LA

October, 10, 2010

Visiting LA and seeing some old friends was long overdue.  At this trip, I had a chance to see Hollywood, Rodeo drive, Getty Center, Huntington Beach, Disneyland, and had some delicious foods such as Japanese BBQ, Pinkberry Froyo, Taqueria de Anda, In-n-Out Burger, creole and korean dishes. I have to say it was a nice combination of eating, sightseeing, and walking.  This trip is memorable in many ways because I got a chance to reconnect with people and more nationally known that Saturday was the hottest day (+113 degrees) in LA history since 1877?!  I guess brought that from Seattle? Maybe not, I can't imagine Seattle going that high.  The cool air touching my face when I got off the plane was wonderful.  My favorite parts of LA would have to be the Getty Center and Disneyland.  I find museums the best part of a trip - relaxing, seeing incredible art, and oozing with cultural history.  I guess I am a sucker for educational places. And Disneyland is so fun, I enjoyed the World of Colors because it was everyones first time seeing the show - incredible music, great movie scenes, and spectacular lasers and water works.

I would like to thank all of them who made my trip exhausting, awesome and memorable. The hospitality was superb. If you guys come visit Seattle, you have a place to stay and someone to show you around :)


Maritime Festival and Chowder Cook Off

May, 13, 2010

The past weekend we went to the Fourteenth Annual Maritime Festival sponsored by The Seattle Waterfront Neighborhood and Metropolitan Improvement District.  A beautiful Saturday to kick of the festival that took place along the waterfront.  We saw tugboat races, Coast Guard rescue demos, and wooden-boat building for the kids.  And of course, a chowder cook-off which was one of the reasons we went.  With only $5, we sampled and voted on the best chowder. Tried out 9 different chowders from Anthony's Pier 66, Bell Harbor Conference Center, The Crab Pot, Elliot's Oyster House, The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar, Ivar's , Seattle Marriott Waterfront, Six-Seven, and Steamer's Seafood Cafe.  All were very excellent but I voted for Six-Seven because it was delicious.  I picked that because it didn't taste or have the consistency of warm milk.  It was a medium-size sample portion, not overpowering but a balanced combo of spices and they didn't skimp on clam meat.