The internet is sort of a disaster, so excuse our challenges.
We decided to start with the underground tour of Seattle. Apparently Seattle used to be about 15 feet lower. Our tour guide described the almost comical building up of the city--where the businesses wouldn't initially comply with the city's intent to build up from the flood zone. The city built walls at the edge of the street, then filled it in and raised the streets anywhere from 8 to 32 feet. You would need to climb a ladder at an intersection to cross the street. 17 people fell off the street and to their death during this transition time. Though most jokes were simple and dumb, it kept the crowd interested. I liked the tour very much, despite the basement-y smell. Once were were back above ground, we went out to lunch. The sports bar isn't much to write about, though the food was good.
Walking around the city, we were immediately aware (even before we started the tour, I believe) that there was a Gay Pride Festival going on. If we had tried very hard, I supposed we could have avoided the crowd, but it was hard to believe how large the fest really was. It was easier just to mix in, however. Rainbows flooded the streets--streets that were lined with vendors, artists, dancers and musicians. In a large central park there was stage for an ourdoor concert and blasting music, accross from a skate park where teenagers tried to show off. The outfits that people wore were...a little intense, and often skimpy. Many pictures will not be included because of their nature...however, below will be a link for today's pictures. Dinner was quiet, at a diner/restaurant called Mitzel's. Tonight we're staying quiet, because our systems are still very confused from the flight and the time change. Hopefully we will have more interesting things to show you tomorrow. :)
Elizabeth
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=mtowle167&target=ALBUM&id=5622742411568709761&authkey=Gv1sRgCMu7iOPxsKmHrwE&feat=email
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