The Needle

First thing: we headed out to the Space Needle to check it out, and after a little indecision as to whether the weather was appropriate, we decided to go up the Needle.

Wow, awesome view. I took some great pictures of the entire Seattle area, and I must say it is a beautiful city. The water and mountains and trees are plentiful! The wind at the top of the needle was insane, and we could only stay outside for a little while before freezing and running back inside for some coffee (Starbucks, of course). This started a debate between Diana and myself over whether Starbucks or Seattle's Best Coffee was the better coffee. In fact, I think we should try Tully's as well before deciding.

After some grocery shopping and lunch, we were picked up by our new friend, Brock, who took us to Bellevue (a suburb not far from town) for some more shopping. We got Gap discounts and even saw a Lego store where Trooper got a taste of home. Tried an Orange Julius (fruit drink thing... must be an acquired taste) and I got to have my first Cinnabon since arriving in the US!!! Yay!

Afterwards we headed to Brock's apartment where we made dinner, chatted, and watched a movie on his projector/powerbook combo. It was really great to be able to chill out with a fellow believer, and we had a great time.

Got home quite late, but it was a great day. Praise God!