It was Tuesday morning and it had just rained. Dark clouds already passed through…read more Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam songs fit my mood. I walked along Broadway. The asphalt and sidewalks were damp. Metal hatch covers, slippery. The grass and trees were watered. It's about time. Coffee shops were open. Bars were closed. The streets were quiet. People were still sleeping or just waking up. I wanted to reminisce. Contemplate. Recharge. Dream. Find inspiration. It always works when I'm here. ----- Cookie cutter mixed-use developments have taken over Broadway. They lack character and personality. I love old buildings, Beaux-Arts style buildings. Sign up for a Seattle Architecture Foundation tour if you're interested in Craftsman, Queen Anne, and Tudor homes. They're hiding around the residential areas. Old money. Capitol Hill is a historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood. You'll see rainbow-painted sidewalks. Flags on windows and walls. Pride festivals are held here in the summer. Nightlife is quite the experience. "When I was 21, it was a very good year." ;) Makeup on. Nails done. High heels. Looking cute. Dancing, laughing, drinking, staying up late. How did I get home? Smartphones weren't mainstream yet...Thank you very much, Universe! The music scene. Macklemore and Sir Mix-a-Lot filmed their music videos up here. The Jimi Hendrix statue. Neumos. Kpop Nara. Spin Cycle. Live music in bars and lounges. Public art is sprinkled everywhere: Dance Steps, tile patterns along storefronts, murals on buildings. Portland has Powell's. We have Elliott Bay Bookstore Co., my favorite bookstore. The first Starbucks Reserve Roastery is here. I forget which street they're on--Shall we play the Pike or Pine game? :p I'd rather go to a local mom-and-pop coffee shop though. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Seattle Central College students must be fed. Dick's and Tacos Chukis are my cheap eats. M2M and QFC are grocery stores off Broadway. Trader Joe's and Safeway are further out. Cal Anderson Park. The Waterworks fountain is here as well as a baseball field, a tennis court, and a basketball court. The Capitol Hill Farmers Market pops up just north of the park on Denny Way. Volunteer Park. It has the conservatory, an amphitheater, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Isamu Noguchi's "Black Sun", The Water Tower, and a reservoir (love those sunsets). The park was named in commemoration of the volunteer soldiers of the Spanish-American War. Not sure if a name change is in the works but a controversial plaque was quietly removed in 2021. Lake View Cemetery is north of Volunteer Park. Pay your respects to Bruce and Brandon Lee. Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), daughter of Chief Sealth, is here. John Nordstrom (Flagship store is off Pine between 5th & 6th. I love Nordy's!). Madame Lou Graham (Take Bill Speidel's Underground Tour if you want to learn more about her). The Denny Party. Doc Maynard. Thomas Mercer. Henry Yesler. Carson Boren. Do these names sound familiar to you? Yep, street names in Seattle. Transportation options include the Sound Transit light rail, the First Hill Streetcar, and Metro buses. I don't recommend driving here unless you absolutely have to. This is a high density area and not vehicle-friendly. You'll spend much of your time driving in circles trying to find a parking spot and when you do, you'll have to pay a pretty penny. I keep my head on a swivel. Earbuds out. On Capitol Hill you're dealing with bikes, scooters, vehicles, uneven sidewalks, buses, garbage, ambulance, construction, street cars, delivery trucks, escalators, stairs, dog poop. I've been yelled at, unprovoked, by druggies and homeless people so many times I can't even keep count. It's an unfortunate reality but I won't stop going to Capitol Hill though. The good outweighs the bad.

Historically, Cap Hill is a gayborhood, and like its brethren around other American cities,…read moregentrification has begun to seep in. Of course, this means their foodie culture is amazing. For being in such a cool city, they have a surprising amount of bespoke ice cream parlors. On the same block, I've had Michelin-level fine dining and I've had diner breakfast at the same local joint a friend's been going to since childhood. Local, non-chain businesses abound, but they also have boutique workout studios and chains that cater to the curated "alternative" lifestyle so popular today. Uniforms are sold at the Urban Outfitters. It takes some work to be this effortless. Cap Hill has its own branch of Seattle Public Library. Flowers bloom in the summer months. Rent is high and people are protesting it. In some parts of the neighborhood, the crosswalks are rainbow, matching the colorful style of the people who live here. You'll have no problem finding rainbow flags and non-gendered bathrooms. There are art and culture institutions to visit. On Friday nights, adults gather for dodgeball on the Bobby Morris Playfield. People walk their dogs, skateboard, and parallel park on the street. You can learn social dances by following the foot charts built into some of the sidewalks. It's a lively neighborhood to walk around, catch a drag brunch or a rooftop drink, or brunch like an influencer. Look for the local.

Fox Island, Washington is 5 miles from Gig Harbor. To get to the island, you take a single lane…read morebridge that is .25 miles long. As you approach the island, there is an area to the right that is designated No Parking, but it's not enforced. It is primarily by boaters, kayakers, scuba divers, and teenagers. The view from the bridge is beautiful both day and night Here are some photos from both sides of the bridge. The first set is looking North, followed by photos looking South. These photos were taken on 5/16/24.

Maneje con mi papá hasta Seattle desde Oregón para enscribirme como ciudadano Peruano y el servicio…read moreera excelente. La facultad son muy amables y eficientes. Contentos con la experienci!

Very smooth process for tourist Visa for an Indian citizen…read more Small consulate with very friendly and helpful staff. Passport photo can be taken on site if necessary. The visa stamping is done at the consulate in San Francisco so they estimate about 10 days for this. Please keep in mind that you are expexted to cover the cost of overnigh-ing your papers to San Francisco and this costs $55. Tips: They are closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call ahead for an appointment.

I really enjoyed coming here, and I'm convinced that arriving right at sunset (aka golden hour)…read moremade the experience even better! The lighting truly added to the beauty of the scenery Parking was super easy to find in one of the nearby neighborhood streets. From there, it was just a short walk and quick street crossing to reach the tower. Even from the outside, it's so pretty, with lots of flowers, greenery, and plants surrounding it. Great photo spots already! Once you head inside, there are two staircases you can choose from, but both lead to the top. I won't lie, climbing them felt like quite the workout, so you might be a little out of breath once you reach the top lol. At the top, the inside itself is pretty plain, not much going on. But looking out the windows, completely different story!! The views are stunning. From the window closest to the stairs you can see Seattle's skyline and even the Space Needle. Another window gives you a beautiful view of all the greenery, trees, and the nearby park. Simple but still so pretty :) Overall, I'd definitely recommend visiting at least once, especially during golden hour!

Landmark in Seattle, Washington…read more.. The Volunteer Park Water Tower was 106 steps up... Inside the tower... It was chilly in the morning and I was by myself. Haha! It was quiet and deserted. I went quickly because I was getting scared... I don't remember how I found out about this free attraction. I do remember that it had a beautiful view of the city... Yes - through the metal gratings on the windows I could see the Space Needle and downtown Seattle! There were informative signs on the walls at the top floor of the Water Tower, including the history and the goals for Volunteer Park. I was happy to complete a Bucket List item! It was interesting, scenic, and helped me to burn off some calories!

The only good things are the black guy who brings the dogs treats and friendly dogs!…read more I take my dog to Burien off leash dog park and it's pretty frustrating, as a disabled person, to see the girl, who works for the city, in dreads park in the only disability parking spot to pick up the garbage. Then instead of moving her truck to clear the other 3 cans she stays parked in the disabled spot and WALKS across the park slowly collecting garbage. No consideration what so ever!! Today is fairly infuriating! As we sit at the park, I see and hear workers working on the park, but you have the dread girl and her 3 coworkers chit chatting at their rigs doing no real work! Thanks to the people who actually put in the work to keep this park pleasant and safe!

A nice neighborhood, which seems quiet and peaceful. Though, we didn't get a chance to see other…read moreareas, it had that small town charm. We checked out Burien Press.

Been coming here for years to vote, pay taxes or have my passport renewed. Wait times are…read morereasonable. Everyone has been nice, provide great customer service, efficient, organized and help you in a jiffy! Keep up the awesome work! =)

We recently renewed my daughter's passport. We had made an appointment and it was super quick. They…read moretook her photo there and the man who helped us was literally the nicest man I've ever met. I talked about him for days. I didn't even know there were people that nice! I wish I had caught his name, but he really did make our whole day.

My Cousin and I frequent this location on a regular. The staff here are wonderful and are always…read morewilling to help with any services needed. One thing I absolutely Love is they have 2 book shelves that have 3 tiers, full of books you can take without checking out and return once you are finished reading. You never have to wait long or at all to use the computers. They have a big book locker outside for your convenience, if you don't feel like getting your requested materials inside. You can also return your books through a drive through. The parking lot is very convenient and there are 2 separate entrances and exits.

The staff always does the very best and can put up with even the worst people...they are the true…read moreMVPs! I admire the structure of this library, no one ever makes you feel like a nuisance when you ask a question and it feels really nice. Great location, flexible hours, very convenient... I think this place is truly improving all the time.