ALASKA

Seattle Underground

On our trip to Seattle, at the advice of a good friend, we took the Underground tour. Quite interesting stuff. Parts of Seattle are actually built one story above where old Seattle once stood. The picture of Crystal is taken at the same spot. The first is at street level standing on the "skylights" and the second one level down under the "skylights". A definite tour to take when y'all make it out that way! www.undergroundtour.com

Seattle trip

So Crystal and I have arrived back from our cruise to Alaska and visit to Seattle...finally after a day and half of standby flights at the airport...not so fun. Anyhow while in Seattle we explored some of the local sites, The Space Needle, Pikes Market, caught a Mariners game and saw some not so famous sites such as the " gum wall" pictured above and took a tour of the Seattle Underground, quite cool stuff. The Pike Street Market had tons of fresh local produce and seafood and tourists. As well as some unique veggies such as the Broccoli Romanesco pictured above. While the gum wall was not so tasty looking. Scenes from the Alaska crusie to follow shortly.

Crystal's 25th

That's right! Crystal turned 25 on the 1st of August and to celebrate we headed down to Pueblo for the evening for a very romantic dinner at Janes. ( Crystal got the fried chicken while I chose the Chinese) In Pueblo on a Sunday evening it was about the only place open beside the Bingo hall, where we wound up after dinner. The Bingo hall was packed with many retirees and quiteter than any church I have ever been too. Many were looking to change there fortune with draw of the ball. Unfortunately we never got to yell BINGO!!! To make it up to her the following day we went white water rafting on the Arkansas river. It was a beautiful 7 hr trip down the river, and if y'all ever get out this way you should check it out.