Seattle

After our driving and hiking, we explored Seattle's famous market downtown. Like a lot of these "farmers markets", it's become kinda touristy more so than a true farmers market. But there were still plenty of stalls selling fresh fish and produce, as well as some amazing places to get local cuisine. (The next food files will be a happier one.)

After exploring, I used the time to get the car an oil change (it's been more than 4k since I left Mass) and a haircut (think Egon Spengler from Ghostbusters, only shaggier), while my buddy and his girlfriend played a softball game. Afterwards, we toured a bit more of Seattle and went to the Space Needle for dinner. TSP restaurant has a reputation with the locals as being a tourist trap. It kinda is, but it's better than most. Although it was certainly expensive, it was (mostly) worth it. The atmosphere was entertaining; however the spin was a bit jerky at times. Not so much that you'd knock over a glass, but just enough to make you notice it. Overall, I'd say that, if you have the money to spare, go for it; if you're on a tight budget, you could skip it without missing too much.