Right off the jump, I’d love to extend a special thanks to my gracious hostesses to the utmostesses, Amie and Nina for taking the time to show me Seattle and explore the beauty of their city. My impression from the trip is that it is a very warm and welcoming place where the people still hold the door for you everywhere you go. It is, from my perspective, a mindful and respectful society of its indigenous people and various cultures that dwell within. There is a certain unspoken sentiment when wandering through the downtown streets and alley ways – as if being reunited with a long lost friend.

The ladies took me to the annual Folk Life Festival, where folk music (and food) from all corners of the globe were celebrated. We then turned out attention to the spectacular Experience Music Project, which has collections of the very foundations of the music of Seattle.  Of course what tour isn’t complete without a ride to the top of the Space Needle?

Days later, we absorbed more of the cities history as we were guided through the Seattle Underground tour, where we saw lots of cool old stuff and learned about the evolution of the cities politics, infrastructure and social climate.

I highly recommend Seattle for anyone who is into music, art, culture, good vegan restaurants, and history.