Seattle

Got to Seattle before noon. Checked into our hotel (a Holiday Inn, which is OK, but not as nice as the boutique hotel in Portland). Our first stop was Voula's Offshore Cafe, which was featured on "Diner's Drive-ins and Dives." It did not disappoint! Two words: Greek Hobo. YUM! Guy was totally on the mark.

Check out this video-- Emma had the Greek Hobo and I had Smokey the Salmon. Voula's is exactly what the video shows: both of her sons were working, and we even sat at the same spot at the counter where Guy sat. What the video doesn't show is their biscuits and gravy. We didn't order it, but it looked wonderful! Three heaping ladles of gravy. NOM NOM!



After brunch we went to the Seattle Center, which is where the Space Needle is located. We did not feel the need to go up to the observation deck. Right next to the Space Needle is the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum. At first we weren't quite sure if this was something we wanted to do with our limited time in Seattle. It was really fun! I came to the realization that I am a complete dork!

Then we made our way to Pike Place Market to watch men throw fish. We only had an hour before the vendors closed, which is too bad because the market is really fascinating! Then we had a lovely dinner with Emma's friend.

Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow!

~Lizzie~