Bellevue, United States Travel Blogs

Seattle Underground
Jun 8, 2007

We had a busy morning today. I got up around 7am and drove Riley to a Vet in Marysville.(about 45 minutes away) She'll stay there this weekend while we go to Olympic National Park and then over to Victoria Island, BC. The Vet is on barter, so she's going ...

A great discovery
Dec 8, 2008 (5 photos)

... we wanted to have lunch at Dixies BBQ, one of my favorite restaurants in the Seattle area. So we just drove up the Bellevue square, one of the most opulent malls in the pacific northwest to do our walking around. Inside, there was a Lego store, which ...

Boeing Tour
Jun 12, 2007

This morning, we drove north to Marysville to the Boeing plant for a tour. It was really interesting to learn about the new 787 they have coming out. It's made of composite materials instead of metal so it 40,000lbs lighter than other planes. It also ...

Tim McGraw/Faith Hill concert
Jun 14, 2007

This morning I met with the production company that is putting my new reel together. After I met with them, I picked up Kelly and the boys at the RV and we went to the 'Microsoft' visitor center. They had several interactive exercises and some ...

Von Florence nach Seattle (Bellevue)
Sep 7, 2009 (14 photos)

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Sunday
Jun 12, 2005

... , but the day was fascinating in other ways. We went to Karen and Alan's church in the morning--First Presbyterian of Bellevue and found that we were attending on a special Sunday. Twice a year they offer a major sacred musical composition at their ...

Ceremony/Mt. Rainier
Sep 2, 2006 (14 photos)

Well, the ceremony was beautiful and very well executed. The reception was very different from those I've been to on the East Coast, but great nonetheless. I hope Nate and Courtney are having fun in Tahoe right now! On the Second, Mom, Dad, Carol, ...

'Best time'
Jun 13, 2007

Collin has always remembered a day we spent together about 5 years ago at our house in NC. All we did was play cards and drink root beer, just the 2 of us. He refers to it as our 'best time.' We've had several since, but it's been a few months since our ...

Science Fiction Museum/Music Hall of Fame
Jun 5, 2007

We got an early start this morning. I didn't realize, but Kelly told the boys last night that if they got up early, they could play the new Game Cube game they got.(Star Wars) We were shocked when we heard Collin waking Keegan up at 6am this morning. They ...

Olympic National Park
Jun 11, 2007

The forecast was calling for rain again today, so we caught the morning ferry back to Port Angeles. We would've loved better weather, but we enjoyed our time in Victoria,BC. When we got back to Port Angeles, the weather hadn't changed much. We drove to ...

Bell.. What did you say???
May 19, 2007 (1 photos)

So, waking up on top the covers, still wearing a little black dress, my new red heels and not knowing exactly where on the map I am... I suddenly get really excited when I realize where I am and what I'm doing!! I gotta go practice!! Yea!! So, we pack ...

Pike's Market
Jun 6, 2007

Today, we went back to Pike's Market to check out the local flavor. The boys got to catch a fish at one of the seafood stands.(stuffed fish) The weather turned out to be much better than the forecast. We were supposed to do a tour, but just walked around ...

back to the beginning
Jan 20, 2009 (21 photos)

Well our travels are over and we are now back home. We are so happy to see our family. With Obama being inaugurated tomorrow it is just one of the happiest days ever. We learned that he had been elected while on a brief stop in a road house in ...

We Arrive in Seattle!
Jun 8, 2005 (5 photos)

When we got to Washington we rented a car at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and drove to the Blacks' home in Bellevue. Karen Black is Steve's cousin and she, her husband, Alan, their two kiddos, Erik and Megan, were wonderfully hospitable to us. A great surprise ...

Heading to Seattle early
Jun 4, 2007

... a day trip. We didn't have reservations, but we were blessed to have found a great park right on Lake Samammish, in Bellevue. We are only about 20 minutes from downtown Seattle and we're overlooking a beautiful lake. There's also plenty in the area, ...

Leaving to meet Nick, to begin our trip!
Jun 13, 2008 (2 photos)

I am leaving back home to Yakima, I just graduated with my AA from Bellevue community College. I will be meeting up with Nick on Saturday and we are getting all our stuff together to leave for a month. =-D   We have been planning this trip for ...

The day has arrived!!!
Mar 19, 2006 (1 photos)

I am off to the Peace Corps!! Yes... the day has now arrived after well over a year of applications, preparations, and anticipation I depart tomorrow!! In the morning I board a plane with two bags to my name for three days of training in Detroit and then ...

Home again
Dec 21, 2006

Well, what a ride home!  I managed to get to the airport 2 hours before my flight as I was told to do, and it turned out I needed the entire 2 hours!  I stood in line for 45 minutes just trying to get to the desk to check my bags, then was told ...

I'm leaving on a jet plane....
Jun 26, 2006

... the middle of the floor at my computer. There isn't much else to say, really. I think I'm going to work on getting my stuff into bags. For all of my friends who have never been to Bellevue: Click here to learn more about the city that I am from.

Adios
Apr 18, 2007

I am on my way out the door.  Headed to SeaTac airport to catch my 6:40 non-stop British Airways flight to London Heathrow.  I will arrive 11:45AM tomorrow, April 19th.  I will stay with a close friend, Kira, until the 23rd.  Then ...

Leaving for Vancouver, BC.
Mar 14, 2009 (1 photos)

We are just about to leave home. We will be driving to Vancouver. I believe it will be about 3 hours to get there.

First Entry
Sep 2, 2006 (1 photos)

... was reallly really good, Camarones Blanco! Geeez....the place was totally cool and cozy! You guys go there when you're in Bellevue. The restroom was really neat. Sooo southern! And Spanish!!!! We played with the elevator of the hotel! Haha level 11 to ...

First Stage: Bellevue
Apr 9, 2007 (5 photos)

... , we are 8. Three in the basement, fortunately their house stretches out. These days at Ricardo and Claudia's in Bellevue, Washington, beautiful Spring time with the sun out greeting us.. Family life, cooking together, some shopping, visits, Easter ...

Dinner at home
Oct 14, 2008

Xue and my mom are cooking dinner now. We are going to have some home cooking for dinner tonight. We are probably going to do some exercising today, maybe tennis or something. We'll see. Tomorrow we are going to go to Leavenworth.

Home Sweet Catans
May 26, 2008

All right, we are back home now and we are going to play Settlers of Catans Cities and Knights.

Proximate Fireworks at Overlake Medical Center
Jun 23, 2008 (4 photos)

I was an assistant to Larry Mattingly (lead pyrotechnician) for the proximate fireworks at the Grand Opening of the new wing at the Overlake Medical Center. It was quite the party . . thousands of people .  .. lots of food, games and activities ...

Mapa y plan de viaje
Apr 14, 2007

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Leaving for Leavenworth, WA
May 25, 2008

We are leaving for Leavenworth right now. It will take about 2 hours to get there. Jack is driving.

Watching the debate
Oct 15, 2008

We are going to watch the last presidential debate now. Probably will just eat dinner at home. Tommorrow we are going to Seattle again for the Underground tour. Then in the evening fly to Chicago.

Driving from Bellevue, WA to Vancouver, WA
Dec 29, 2007

Sata, Nen, Julius, Cindy and I are taking a road trip to Portland, OR. In the morning Julius came to our place and then we went to Sata's place. We are leaving from his place in Factoria now using his new C-class. We are going to drive to our hotel at ...