Our second trip of the year ended up being our Labor Day 2022 PNW adventure. This wasn't a planned trip, but it came up when our niece needed help moving into her dorm. Only, she changed her mind just before departure, causing me to pivot the trip into a fast and furious five-night adventure in Seattle and Portland. … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Washington
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt + Gas Works Park
During our last few hours in Seattle, there wasn't much to do. So after lunch, we rummaged around Pike Place Market and got some Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt. Then, we headed up to Northlake to check out Gas Works Park. … [Read more...] about Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt + Gas Works Park
Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)
On our last full day in the PNW, we had about half the day available to explore more. So, after checking into our hotel, we booked it back into the city and started by grabbing some lunch at Etta's by Tom Douglas. … [Read more...] about Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)
Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
Revisiting the Future of Flight Aviation Center
Last year, Snohomish County gave the Institute of Flight the boot. So, while revisiting the Future of Flight Aviation Center this past April, I was interested to see how the center changed under its new operator. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Future of Flight Aviation Center
Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
As I said in my intro post, my recent visit to Seattle was to complete my grandfather's aviation adventures there. So, revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle was a priority, as he had never been there. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
Shopping at Pike Place Market – Not Just for Tourists
While my previous visits to Seattle included walkthroughs of the famous Pike Place Market, I never stopped and shopped. But this time was different. So let's talk about shopping at Pike Place Market. … [Read more...] about Shopping at Pike Place Market – Not Just for Tourists
Kizuki Ramen Northgate at Thornton Place
After checking into our hotel, I drove out to run some errands. And, afterward, I met up with some family friends for dinner at Kizuki Ramen Northgate at Thornton Place. … [Read more...] about Kizuki Ramen Northgate at Thornton Place
Kerry Park – Excellent Views of Seattle
Despite being to Seattle a few times now, I've never been to Kerry Park until this past April. And it's almost criminal that I haven't been here, as the views of downtown Seattle are incredible. … [Read more...] about Kerry Park – Excellent Views of Seattle
Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Much like with my car, space and price were a priority during this trip. So, our first hotel in the Pacific Northwest was the Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union. … [Read more...] about Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union