Seattle, Seattle and more Seattle...
Yesterday morning we awoke in a beautiful new Hilton Hotel and started the day with a trip to the Space Needle. We took the awesome monorail that was built for the 1962 World's Fair and arrived in about 10 minutes. After a 43 second elevator to the top of the needle we were treated to the best views of Seattle that can be had. What a fun, interesting and easy to navigate landmark with great views!
The Chittenden Locks and fish ladder were next on our list.
The Army Corp of Engineers did a remarkable job building the only lock system in Washington. The fish ladder was really interesting to learn about and it was really cool to watch the salmon swim up the ladder from the underground viewing area. Bizarre how they operate on instinct alone and just know what to do.
Once again, Ted was mad at one of his siblings.....
Not far away from the lock was Bruce Lee's gravesite with his son, Brandon, next to him. Unexpectedly, there was a solid stream of people visiting the site and leaving items on both graves.
The final stop was Kurt Cobain's (Nirvana front man, for those of you that don't know!) former home and the park next to his home where a large vigil was held after his death. In the park sits a single bench that continues to draw Nirvana fans who inscribe messages to Cobain. There is a large wooden gate closing off the homes driveway in front of the house, so Mark sent Thomas up to the gate to stick his hand under and take a picture, it turned out quite well!
Beware Port Townsend, you're next...
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