The Bloedel Reserve

It's been almost three months since my visit to Seattle, and I still keep finding photos that I want to share!

On my second day in Seattle, I rode the ferry over to Bainbridge Island to visit the Bloedel Reserve. Even though it was raining, I had so much fun wandering through all of the different gardens. As you can tell by my photos, the reserve contains all sorts of beautiful ponds, bridges, and nature trails to explore. It's the perfect place to spend an afternoon away from the city!

So here's a random side story: On the bus ride back to the ferry, I ran into a lovely couple that I had met earlier in the day. They told me that they once toured the entire Washington peninsula by using public transportation as their only means of travel. With their senior discount, the total cost came out to only $6! Can you believe that!? I hope to be just like them when I'm retired!

The Seattle Public Library

Seattle Public Library - Central Branch
1000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

I have to say, I don't think anything can beat the architectural design of the Seattle Public Library's central branch location. The inside is flooded with natural light, thanks to the ten stories of glass and steel that make up the exterior. I've really never seen anything like it before! PS If you ever visit, make sure to head up to the atrium outlook on the 10th floor for some amazing views!

A Ferry Ride!

The Space Needle

So this probably isn't breaking news to anyone, but the views from the Space Needle are amazing! You really can't beat the panoramas from that height. But I should warn you, it's also ridiculously windy at the top. I pretty much looked like a snowman with all of the layers that I was wearing, but I could still feel a chill from the wind! Brrr. But the Space Needle is popular among tourists for a reason, and it's definitely worth a visit for any first-time travelers to Seattle.

PS Did you know that there's a monorail just 4 blocks away from Pike Place Market that takes you directly to the Space Needle? It only costs $2.25 each way!

Seattle: Pike Place Market Pt. I

I spent last weekend visiting the lovely city of Seattle for the first time! Lucky for me, the weather was beautiful on the day that I arrived (it rained for the next two days haha). My very first stop was Pike Place Market! If you've never been there, Pike Place is kind of like a huge farmer's market right off of the waterfront. It's comprised of a few blocks of indoor/outdoor stands and retail spaces owned by the local farmers, craftspeople, and businesses of the community. It's a pretty fun place to walk around, especially since there's so much to see!

Now we all know that I really went to Pike Place Market for the food lol. For lunch, I ended up trying the famous mac and cheese at Beecher's Handmade Cheese (the cheese sauce was on the thinner/watery side, but it was still surprisingly flavorful). I also made sure to grab a yummy chocolate/hazelnut cream roll from Piroshky Piroshky. The very first Starbucks storefront was located right next door, but the line was incredibly long so I decided to skip it (I don't drink coffee anyways).

Because I didn't stay at Pike Place Market for too long, I decided to head back for a second visit on my last day in town. Expect those photos to show up here soon!