[Rhodes22-list] Michaels great trip

[Robert Quinn]

Michael:  This time of the year, ya takes what ya get.  A good raincoat, 
hat, and umbrella would be in order.  (Reminds me of the first time I got to 
DC.  It was not sure that I would ever get back so I walked from the Capital 
to the Lincoln Memorial and around to the Roosevelt Memorial, taking in all 
the sights along the way (Views of the White House, the Washington Memorial, 
Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Wall, Vietnam Statues, and the Korean Memorial). 
I was not sure of where I was in relation to the Metro or catching a cab, 
plus it was dark, so I walked all the way back.  I about froze to death but 
would do it again in a heartbeat as you never know if you'll get back.)

Most of the Market is covered - but open - and not too far from most of the 
hotels in the area.  Our cruise boat was enclosed but did have decks that 
you could get out on for a better view.  We were there in late October and 
did enjoy a nice spell of weather but even then we did need our umbrellas 
and rain jackets.

I would expect it to be a bit cooler that what we experienced but milder 
than what you are currently experiencing in the NYC area.  If you are 
walking back and forth there is a Starbucks on just about every corner, 
including the original Starbucks, to duck into for a cup of joe to warm up 
with.

Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michel Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Michaels great trip


> Thanks, " somewhat favorable" is that some rain or a lot of rain, or is
> rain the impression I should get :-)
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-
>> bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Robert Quinn
>> Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:40 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Michaels great trip
>>
>> Michael:   Believe the best way to get a feel of the city is to get
> out
>> into
>> it.  Hopefully the weather will be somewhat favorable.
>>
>>     These are touristy items but will give you some feel for the
> place:
>>
>>        1. Pike's Market:  A few blocks (a couple of levels) of
> different
>> and
>> unique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries.  Be sure to get by
> the
>> Fish Market.
>>         2. Trolley Tour around the city.
>>         3.  Cruise (dinner or otherwise) between Lake Washington and
> Union
>> Lake.  (We did a dinner cruise and it was a real highlight:  great
> food,
>> great narration giving                 history lesson, views were
> unique
>> and
>> beautiful, feel for the water community (floating homes including the
>> Sleepless in Seattle barge, boats, more boats,                 and
> yes,
>> even sail boats) a trip through the locks, and did I mention views?
>>         4.   Space Needle with several museums in the local area.
>>
>>     If you had more time, a ferry ride or two would be in order
> between
>> the
>> various communities/islands just across the way from Seattle.
>>
>> Bob and Kathy on the "NoKaOi"
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michel Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:09 PM
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Michaels great trip
>>
>>
>> > It looking like I be flying out next Sunday for Seattle, getting to
> the
>> > airport around 2pm local time, any ideas for how to kill an
> afternoon
>> > evening their ? get an impression for the place ? Tuesday is an
>> > interview but the flight out is around 10pm so any subjection for an
>> > evening? -mjm
>> >
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