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The last time I was in Seattle was probably July. I went to the Fremont Fair which was filled with interesting booths and great street entertainment. Then we went over to the Capitol Hill neighborhood where we hit up a few record stores and magazine shops and ate delicious Lebanese food at Kalam’s Lebanese Cuisine. It was a great day.

I went hiking on the Lakes trail near the Paradise Lodge. It was about a three hour hike, probably beginner/medium level. It was a beautiful day with a clear view of Mt. Rainier and views of Lake Louise and Reflection Lake. Highly recommended!

I climbed Mt. Ellinor in August, which is located in the Olympic Mountains which are on the Olympic Peninsula. It was my first day hike and it leaned more towards the strenuous side. The first portion of the hike is through the woods but then it turns into a more open trail. The scenery was absolutely beautiful with the some little mountains whose names I can’t recall and great views of Lake Cushman. We also saw a few mountain goats and some very friendly chipmunks.

I need to visit Seattle a lot more, I only live in Olympia. . . but I don’t get out much. The last time I was in Seattle I walked around the Seattle Center with my friend, ate at Mama’s a great Mexican restaurant near the Paramount theatre, and attended the Morrissey concert at the Paramount theatre. I had a great time and would see a show at the Paramount again.

I went to visit my sister here in April and had a blast. I loved every restaurant I dined in here; had delicious Thai and Greek food and there’s also a great burrito place which is located downtown I belive. The Max provides wonderful public transportation. My sister and I were able to travel to almost any neighborhood in Portland we wanted to go. I look forward to going back soon and visiting places such as the Saturday Market and OMSI as well as one of Portland’s parks. I would love to go hiking in the Portland area someday.