This June I made my way over to the Pacific North-West to see a dear friend of mine who had to move away from London last year.
I had THE BEST TIME so here’s a series of photos of me enthusiastically pointing at cool stuff, in an homage to another friend, the now world-famous (or at least in Canada) James O’Malley, who pointed at all the Canadian things.
I didn’t want to do a video, so you’ll have to make do with this! I’ll write some stuff at the end for those who are interested but first, pictures…
Downtown and Fremont:
U.S. FIRE HYDRANT!
Mt. Rainier National Park:
PARADISE, MT. RAINIER! SNOW!
Whale-watching on the Victoria Clipper up to Friday Harbour & around the San Juan islands:
SITTING IN A TREE!
Space Needle and Chihuly Glass Exhibition & Garden:
DOWNTOWN!
MORE CHIHULY GLASS!
KAYAKING (OUTSIDE FRIEND’S HOUSEBOAT)!
Chittenden Locks:
Seattle Pride Parade and Festival:
GEORGE TAKEI AND HUSBAND BRAD!!
GEORGE. FRICKING. TAKEI!!!
GIANT BALLOON OCTOPUS!
AFK Tavern, Everett:
SEATTLE/LONDON HOUSEBOAT CUSHIONS!
Snoqualmie Falls Park, diner and historic town:
LOVELY (Twin Peaks!) WATERFALL!
CHOWDER!!
Many more photos (that don’t feature me pointing at stuff…) in my album, plus separate ones for more Pride, and Chihuly. I’ve storified some tweets, too.
I won’t say much more here other than that it was wonderful to meet all the friendly people; eat all the delicious fishes (UK sushi now ruined); sail; kayak (quite a big deal for me as I can’t swim – yet); listen to great tunes; chill out with my book; spot lots of wildlife and see so much beautiful scenery.
Thank you, Seattle!
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I’m very happy I got a chance to meet you! Must say you’re kinda awesome. By some lucky happenstance, my ultra-beard makes an appearance in one of your pics =)
Funny, that’s what my dating profile says too 😛
The beard has received some twitter acknowledgement, indeed! Great to meet you too, what a fantastically fun day. I shall try to get myself to a parade as many years as possible from now on!
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