"The Emerald City!" Seattle by acemj

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The Emerald City! - Seattle

Welcome to the home of Starbucks. Yes, this is the city to blame for all of those old-fashioned, Mom and Pop coffee shops going out of business because another Starbucks has moved in. It seems like there are more Starbucks than McDonald's, doesn't it?
Actually, I'm a big fan of good coffee and Starbucks has ensured that you're never too far away from a piping hot cup of fresh roasted caffeine.
Microsoft and Nordstrom are also headquartered here, and of course, there's the world famous Boeing airplane manufacturer.
Seattle's business prowess is exceeded only by its physical beauty. It is situated on the sparkling waters of the Puget Sound and is surrounded by magnificent snowcapped mountains, including the spectacular Mt. Rainier which is clearly visible from downtown though it looms some 80 miles in the distance.
The only downfall (pardon the pun) of Seattle, is the rainy weather, however much of this wet reputation is myth. While there are quite a few gray days, New York and Atlanta get more rain annually than Seattle. Even my own hometown, Charlotte has more annual rainfall. The difference is that Seattle's rain is light and more frequent, while in Charlotte, when it rains, IT POURS!

My parents lived here for less than a year in the early 90s and I loved visiting.

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    jenniferchin's Profile Photo
    Mar 30, 2006 at 10:53 PM

    Coffee coffee coffee ..... did not see much of seattle when i was there (but had lots of caffeine :-p) .... will make up for it in 2007 :-))

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    deecat's Profile Photo
    Jun 15, 2005 at 2:43 PM

    What a myriad of activities to see and do I personally love Starbucks Coffee so I would love it. But I would be in heaven at Elliot Bay Book Co.! The Boeing Tour certainly appeals to me. Great job with fantastic photos of the scenery.

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    keeweechic's Profile Photo
    Apr 17, 2004 at 8:38 PM

    Give me a good bookstore and I'll be there. I like the sound of Seattle, great you had family to visit there. What a beautiful theatre. Hot, Strong Coffee... sounds good to me.

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    Leipzig's Profile Photo
    Jan 23, 2004 at 3:12 AM

    I like your opening picture - great shot. Would love to visit the Boing factory.

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    SirRichard's Profile Photo
    Oct 9, 2003 at 2:05 AM

    This city seems very human and walkable. That Experience Music Project museum reminds me somehow the Guggenheim in Bilbao... Nice page, Mark!

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    Amitu's Profile Photo
    Sep 21, 2003 at 7:57 PM

    Nice work Mark-thanks for sharing

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Jun 27, 2003 at 10:33 AM

    Great page, as your usual Mark. I found Seattle a fantastic city! But I skipped The Boeing Tour, hmm... I flew Boening instead :-)

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    deeper_blue's Profile Photo
    Mar 29, 2003 at 2:32 PM

    Great photos, very detailed useful info!

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    Mar 9, 2003 at 9:58 AM

    The photo reminds me of Mt. Fuji

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    andal13's Profile Photo
    Mar 6, 2003 at 8:10 PM

    Very interesting cultural tips and beautiful pictures... but I want a coffee right now!!!!

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