If you
have never lived or visited Provo, Utah, you may not know that it is one
of the most fun places to live if you are an LDS student who
wants a fantabulous social life. If this is not your cup of tea or place
in life, Provo may not be for you.
But
for me, I am almost always that person. To much of a anything, good or
not so good, is never a good thing (did you follow that?). Yes I have
been in the the land of fruits and hunnies for two years now with only a
few trips outside to the real world to break up my false reality. I've
had the chance to head home to Wisconsin twice now (both for Christmas)
and a few small trips including St. George, Mesquite, Mesa, and Boise.
The breaks are always well needed and 100% refreshing.
This last trip was a little farther.
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Destination: Seattle, WA
I don't really know how it happened, it just kind of did.
I got a ride up from two good friends who were visiting friend and family in the area.
Thanks again Burgs and Kelly!
So
I had never been to the Northwest before so i made sure i had the best
of the best tour guides for the many adventures awaiting for the
weekend. Luckily that wasn't to hard to find as a close friend, Ian,
offered to put me up and give me the grand tour. I wanted to see all
the important things.
Such as...
.
Pikes Market Place
we saw the flying fish, indulged in a few refreshments, strolled
though the shops poking our heads into a few cute stores, and enjoyed
all the fresh smells of fruits, veggies, seafood, and flowers.
The World Fair Space Needle
we didn't go up but we enjoyed the it from the bottom.
And that's me eating my clam chowder.
The Sound Water Front
would
you believe it didn't rain once on us the whole weekend?! the weather
was gorgeous and I needed a nap so we soaked up a little sun and when
our eyes were open did a little people watching :] and enjoyed the view.
It was a beautiful day.
The Original Starbucks
the logo sure has changed quite a bit over the years...
The Gum Wall
So
for those of you who don't know this exists, it does. Below is proof.
Buts its just a 40 foot wall that has literally millions of pieces of
gum on it. It's below Pikes Market Place and a bug tourist attraction. I
don't know the whole story exactly but it sure is a sight to see. And
of course we added to it :]
Hippies and Indie Music
Apparently the northwest is known for its granola crunchers and tree
huggers, and lucky us, there was a whole park overflowing with them. We
had a blast at Seattle's annual Folk Fest, aka lots of dreadlocks, bare
feet, and acoustic guitars. It made me feel right at home in Madison.
The Seattle Skyline
We
ended our adventures on Saturday at Alki Beach, across The Sound and
watched the sunset. The skyline of Seattle at night was stunning.
(before)
(after)
The Greenery
It
was just how Stephanie Meyers described it. Luscious and green. Ian
took me to a beautiful waterfall just off the road but we snuck in a
little bit of trail running later in the trip too.
and lastly
A Trip to the Beach
we
took off our shoes, dipped our toes in the water, searched for pretty
shells (I've never been shell hunting before!), and just laid out
enjoying the beautiful sunny morning.
Pretty
much it was one of the most memorable trips I have ever had, but
looking back it almost feels like a dream. Way to perfect to be reality.
I can't wait to go back.
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Clarissa (explains it all) at 6/14/2011 05:15:00 PM
