Lakehouse: Boltons + Quijanos Seattle WA

Bolton's Visit

Our Rhode Island friends, Tim and Jess, plus Tim's parents Bob and Julia (from Ohio) stopped by to see us during their Northwest trip.

 We walked around Seattle and visited The Chihuly Garden and Glass. (This is completely different from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. You just can't get enough Chihuly.)

The museum is conveniently location right next to the Space Needle and the EMP Museum. Still haven't been instead there yet, but just walking around is fun.

 

 Jess and Tim have been married for a little over a year now (October 2013)

Ginger loves taking everyone to Pike's Place Market at taking a photo right on this corner.

Stephen joined us after work for some coffee. He hunted out a special coffee shop: Seattle Coffee Works, with a "slow bar." We still don't really get what that means, except that there are three different ways to brew the expresso. They made us a small sample of different kinds.

 We miss you!

Quijano Seattle Tour

We had a different excellent day in Seattle on the "official" tour our friends Matt and Melissa like to give their visitors.

The Seattle Gas Works is no longer operating, but nearby area has been made into a unique park.

with an ocean and city view.

The Fremont Troll (named after its neighborhood) is a popular destination built to deter crime under the bridge. Not sure if that's because of the many tourists or if being watched makes you want to be on good behavior.

We also toured the Theo Chocolate Factory. The tour cost $10 per person, but they give you at least that much in free samples. Delicious!

 Beard-nets for the men- "I shaved yesterday!" -Matt

Tasty burgers at Red Mill Burgers are highly recommended. (good veggie options)

The last spot on our tour was the Kerry Park view of the city. Which, uh, I guess we'll have to come back next time when there's a view. Classic Seattle weather is a good experience too.