Welcome to Seattle

I was talking with a co-worker yesterday about how I love it when I get to work in larger cities. The thing I like the most is just being able to walk to work and interact with the energy of the city on foot. We had this conversation while we walked to the wharf/pier area of Seattle. The water was wonderful and really inviting. And then we had to take the uphill trek back to the hotel. It was only 5 blocks but it was straight uphill. I thought the hills in San Francisco are something. SF has nothing on Seattle. I was just so happy to have to stop at the red lights. A couple of times I made a silent prayer for the light to be red just so I could stop and rest at the light. I know that's sad but hey it's where I am right now.
Today I was able to take about an hour and trudge down by the wharf where I went sightseeing yesterday. My poor Garmin. I keep confusing it by moving to another city hundreds of miles away from where I was the last time I used it. So the elevation and times are a little off. When it gets confused it takes longer for it to find a satellite. I am including the map so you can enjoy the view of Seattle from my run. When you look at it add about 15 minutes to the time and the place where I ended is also where I started. The trek back uphill is a zigzag cuz I couldn't take the straight uphill again. So I weaved through the streets.
Seattle is really beautiful by the water. They have all of these funky shops and restaurants. I passed this really cool park where people were playing chess with timers. I had never seen that in person only in the movies. It was cool. There was this great waterfall and secluded sitting area sort of tucked into a corner. You just round the corner and there it was. And here I was without a camera. I'm going to have to remember to bring it for next weeks trip.
It felt good to be moving. I sucked but it was nice to be outside and moving around.

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