As planned-out as we were for the destinations on our way to Seattle, we were just as much un-organized for the final destination. We started out at the visitor’s center (i.e. Seattle Visitor’s and Convention Bureau) which was hosting the Penny Arcade 2010 Expo at the time. Thankfully, it wasn’t hard to into the convention’s lobby and get some vital information toward Pike Place, the Space Needle and other such touristy areas. Though both tourist spots were like any other regular tourist spot: pricy and over-glamorized, they did open up the opportunity for several really great scenic and people-watching pictures around the 1st Starbucks, downtown Seattle, and the food/flower market.
After that, we ate some fantastic brunch at Tillikum Cafe. The egg and potato plate I got was particularly great. It came with seasoned eggs with some light cilantro, the potatoes were crisped, the ketchup was home-made, a thin sausage pattie, sun-dried tomato pesto on the side and italian bread. The next time I’m in Seattle, this is definitely going to be a stop.
The rest of the day consisted of going to the highest point in Seattle, the Columbia Center. Unfortunately, as the tourists we are, we ended up in the wrong building (trust me its confusing as it’s part of a number of buildings connected together!). Though the shots still ended up great of Qwest Field.
Lastly, don’t go to Aura nightclub.
