Well, I finally got my photos from the 2nd stop of my September trip available for viewing.
(If you missed the 1st stop, KC, here's the post.
Kansas City)
Welcome to Seattle!
Stepping into this big ultra-modern international city, the total opposite of Kansas City, really changed up the intensity, hustle and bustle and excitement. Of all the stops on this trip, this was the one city I wanted to see again (I was there when I was 12-13 years old, remember very little). There is so much you can do, see and go to that 2 days doesn't do it justice. I checked off the basics during this stop which was the best I could do.
On to the pics.
Seattle:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gUds4bLffxv54J7b9
Right off the bat, I realized this city is very liberal, when within 2 blocks of my hotel (The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown), I saw a large naked bike ride with older people. (Full viewing of all god gave them, male and female). FYI, it was not that pleasant to see. After this surprise, I headed to the pier district to go on the Wings over Washington flying theater. It's just like Soarin' at Disneyland/EPCOT and was a fun start to the city. I knew I'd have to see the Space Needle, Public Market and MOPOP (Museum of Pop Culture), while adding other sites to the trip, like the Seattle Kraken Hockey Arena (Climate Pledge Arena). Sadly I didn't see any flying fish at the fish market, but people were waiting for it to happen. The Gum Wall may be a sight to see, but it is quite disgusting.
T-Mobile Park:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R8LiHmjFLAKmSwr39
Noted during my KC write-up, I was on a baseball trip and I was looking forward to seeing the Mariners home field. This was my favorite of the 3 stadiums I visited on this trip. T-Mobile Park is incredibly beautiful. This stadium has a very unique look and while it can be a challenge to walk around the whole park (must go up and down stairs at times), it was a sight to see, I was given some advice to head up to the top level and explore the boardwalk and view from the stadium. I was blown away that a stadium could offer that special treat.
The Mariners were to play the St. Louis Cardinals. A close game with Cardinals up, until the mid-innings when the Cardinals starter was taken out. Then the Mariners erupted for 4 runs to take the lead which they wouldn't relinquish. Final Score: Mariners 4, Cardinals 2. There is a small video that shows off the entrance of the Seattle Closer, Andres Munoz. It really revs up the crowd.
There were 2 food items I wanted to try. The Itchi Wings and the Ice Cream Nachos. The Itchi Wings have a sweet teriyaki sauce and were very good. This is the same recipe that was made for MLB Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki, when he played for the Mariners. Apparently, he ate this before every game, or so I was told. The Ice Cream Nachos are made for more than one person, but I conquered it. The only fault was the "nachos" waffle cone pieces tended to break too easily. Wings get an A- and the Nachos get a B. (While I was eating the ice cream nachos, there was a guy trying to explain baseball to his girlfriend. She didn't get it, which was a bit amusing, but she kept complimenting her man for trying. I gave a few pointers to help the conversation continue. Eventually, they left to walk elsewhere, but before the girlfriend left, she gave me a very flirty look before leaving.)
MOPOP-SciFi:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NcS7RCYMoMEbyXCF9
I had heard great things about MOPOP. I always enjoy seeing costumes and props from TV, Film and Music. As a Pop Culture connoisseur, I was excited to see the SciFi, Fantasy, Horror and Music exhibits. The SciFi exhibit starts at the beginning of the museum with the SciFi Hall of Fame and eventually continues with its full exhibit later in the museum. I find it amusing that these items on display really look so different on screen.
MOPOP-Music, Superheroes & Misc.:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BVj48cKPVDtkLmTt9
Loved to see the extensive collection of guitars. The styles and customizations are so interesting. A separate exhibit solely for Jimi Hendrix was well done. From sports to music act's costumes to superheroes, Pop Culture basically includes everything.
MOPOP-Fantasy & Horror:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1nRBxH4sL1D2fGVbA
These two exhibits really were a pleasant surprise how incredible they were. The props themselves look like they have their own tales to tell.
I spent 2.5 hours total in the museum and could've spent more, however I needed to collect my luggage at the hotel and head to the airport, which would lead me to the 3rd stop on the trip, San Diego.
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