I started exploration of Seattle…Finally.

Unfortunately I was a recluse in my first quarter of college, so I didn’t take to much exploration of the great city that I live in. The transition into college life wasn’t as smooth as I thought it would be seeing as how I was so excited to get out of Colorado. Coming back from winter break with a brighter outlook I have been more outgoing than before. Here is a small showcase of that. Hopefully the reboot from break lasts and I’ll be able to really delve into a great college experience.

I went to Jade Garden with my roomie and a couple other people and this is just a shot of the food we got. It was a very new culinary experience for me, but I liked it.

Starting out in the International District before heading to Pikes Place Market.

Here’s a nice Pano.

I tried to get a selfie with a nice background, but the light just didn’t want that to happen. Ah well.

Here’s another shot with the words “Pikes Place Market.”

I thought this view was worthy of a picture even though it didn’t turn out as well as I’d hoped.

On my way to the Gum Wall, I found a pig! I have an affinity for them, for whatever reason. I am a boar on the Chinese calendar.

First shot of the Gum Wall.

Selfie #1 with the Gum Wall.

Selfie #2 with the Gum Wall.

Selfie #3 with the Gum Wall…I did put my piece of gum on the pipe. I left my mark on Seattle.

Outside of the first Starbucks—which always has a long line out the door—a group of guys sing some classic songs with their own interpretations. There was a good sized crowd that they sang for. It was easy to be entranced by them because it was obvious they were putting their heart and soul into singing.

I tried to get my own picture of the well-known sign, but I think I’ll have to go back for a better line of view.

In the background the Public Market sign is slightly visible, but only barely. Whenever I take a picture of something I always think of what my dad told me when I went to Europe—a picture is always better if you’re actually in it. So I try and make an effort to be in the picture.

I should have gotten this shirt because it’s very fitting for me. I’m a Frazier in Seattle! It’s just too bad the show spelled the name wrong.

I saw this street sign walking back towards campus from Pikes Place and it amused me.

The journey came to a close as I made it back to my dorm.

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