Category Archives: Seattle

H is for Hakuna Matata…. :P

“Ha-kooo-nah Mah-taaa-taa!” We all know what that means right 😛 I had no idea what to do for H ok? One of my massage therapy teachers has noted that Australians are very fond of replying to most things with a … Continue reading

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E is for….Elevator Operator!

This is my current part-time job. It sure has some ups and downs 😛 I sort of stumbled on to it. Although, we do have some friends here in Seattle that have both worked at the Needle – so maybe … Continue reading

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The Crumpet Shop!

I had day out with some fabulous ladies a few months ago, it was a great day exploring the city. One of the lasses knows Seattle like the back of her hand. We had a great time checking out some … Continue reading

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Mount Rainier

Some months ago, I was invited on a sunrise photography jaunt with a few newly met Seattle peeps. I agreed, even though to be honest all the excellent photographers in this part of the world are quite intimidating. Added to … Continue reading

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Festival-ness!

Wogan and I kept busy on some of the last weekends of summer by attending some of the local annual Seattle events…of which there seem to be MANY!  Hemp Fest – August! One of the big ones was Hemp Fest … Continue reading

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Big Mario’s!

Seattle is home to many, many bars and all of them have quite different vibes and gimmicks to keep you interested. It’s a big contrast to Wogan & I’s native Perth, Australia – where the older pubs with character are … Continue reading

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Pedestrian Paradise!

Since we’ve come to Seattle, we have been walking everywhere – it’s very much a pedestrian driven world. I know a lovely lass from Perth who adores walking – but she often has to deal with very rude drivers and … Continue reading

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Capitol Hill..breaking it down…

Wogan and I have just finished the stint of our Capitol Hill stay in Seattle – I thought I might chat about the neighbourhood and how we found it. Seattle has all these different areas which are all very different … Continue reading

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Smith’s Rustic Pub Fare

A few weekends ago now, Wogan and I were invited out for food and drinks at Smith’s It is another of the many places in Capitol Hill you can get a great meal. They have a fine array of beers … Continue reading

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Pike Place Markets!

No visit to Seattle could be complete without…the Pike Place Markets. Open since 1907, these daily bustling markets are situated right on the Elliot Bay Waterfront and are not to be missed. They are also a almost 30 minutes leisurely … Continue reading

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