Seattle!

After the relaxing isolation of the San Juan Islands, we dove into downtown Seattle.  We all were excited begin to get a taste of this wonderful city.  So for one day we tried to do it all.  On our target list of objectives: see the King Tut exhibit, explore the science museum, ascend the Space Needle, and of course eat along the way. 

First off, the King Tut exhibit (supposedly the last time to be in North America.)  We had done our research and prepared for this wonderful experience so the boys recognized many of the artifacts.  It was great to see this history and enjoy the treasures of Egypt.  We did wish for a few more artifacts from the tomb but were very impressed with the ones we saw. 

Then it was time to explore the science museum.  A super fun time was had by all.

This is a 4000 pound granite ball held up by a constant upward stream of water so you can spin the ball even though you can't lift it.

A wonderful lunch and then some time to split up.  Oma and Gampy went in to the Chiluhy Glass Museum and were blown away by the installations of glass art.

Then up to the top of the Space Needle with Gampy and the boys.  We got lucky because the weather was beautiful, clear sunny day with good visibility.

After a wonderful dinner at a Thai restuarant we walked back by this cool building that was glowing pink in the setting sun.

And so Seattle was a success.  The next morning we packed up and drove Oma and Gampy to the airport.  With a sad good-bye we wished them safe travels and headed back to Walla Walla.