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Sleepless in Seattle.
My travel experiences as of late have been anything but pleasant.
My trip to Seattle was a nice one, though it certainly had disadvantages of it's own.
I got off to a late start the morning I was supposed to leave and missed my ride to the airport by thirty seconds so Heather drove me to the airport. We hardly had time to say goodbye as I jumped out of the car. Once we got to Fort Lewis, we were told we would be sleeping in barracks that were used during WWII. They weren't kidding. I won't go into detail, but I was honestly worried for my health while I was staying there. We also had to walk everywhere, which was frustrating. For four days of the first week we were there, it was a holiday and we didn't work so we went to explore.
Of course we went to downtown Seattle, but we also went to a folk festival which was, quite possibly, the best thing I've ever been to in my life. I'm hoping that it's an annual thing so I can take some friends and go next year. There were literally hundreds of street performers, which, for those who don't know, are my favorite thing ever, and hundreds of booths for crafts, clothes, petitions for different causes, and games.
There were also people with protest signs saying things like, "who will God condemn next?" "stop sinning and turn to God!" and "You won't be welcome in Heaven!" One of the protesters was yelling that God was not all-loving and that we were all going to hell. Don't even get me started on that guy. Although, there were a few teenagers that I was proud of because they were having a field day disputing him with their beliefs and it was actually throwing him off a bit.
After that we went down to a fresh fish market where they were pulling fish right off of the boats and throwing them in the air. It was actually really cool, but everything was really expensive.
A majority of the time I was in Washington, though, was spent on Fort Lewis. I can honestly say it was absolutely beautiful and there was an amazing view of Mount Rainier, which is an active volcano. Though, without vehicles, it was pretty boring and I read three different books from cover to cover and got halfway through another while I was there. When we were working, I was basically just riding around with any NCO I was paired up with and taking pictures or writing in my notebook while they drove. I was supposed to be doing all the driving though. haha. I think I actually drove while I was on duty...three times...maybe. haha.
All in all, the trip was mostly uneventful.
Although, the following small things did happen:
-I found Bigfoot; he's disappointingly smaller than you would expect.
-I found that Salty's is the best seafood chain on the west coast.
-United is the worst airline to fly on. Period.
-Seattle rain was disappointing.
-I met some of the most interesting characters I've ever met in my life.
-I found that I absolutely love everything about the west coast. I love the people, the landscape, and just everything about it.
I keep telling myself that I'm going to live there one day. I honestly recommend at least visiting it and seeing how amazing it is for yourself.
I would like to say thanks to the following people for making that trip as interesting as it was:
United Airlines - I really appreciate the 3 flight delays and 5 flights to get home. No, really. I appreciate it.
The Pied Piper - A grown man who sobs hopelessly in the arms of a stranger while clutching a pipe not once, not twice, but three times in one week, is nothing but a beacon of hope to all emo kids everywhere. also, I hope your wife decides to turn off 'single mode' when you get home.
Eastman - The only cop who would ever encourage underage drinking and try to sneak me into a casino. I feel like I would find your wife much cooler than you, but you constantly reminded me of my sister and always made sure I was in a good mood.
Gwenny Cooper - For someone who had only been drunk three times in their entire life, you couldn't have been sober more than three nights of the whole trip. You were also one of the best roommates I could have asked for despite your desperate need for a firefighter eating a peach.
Bo Schraeder/Redden/Bennett - Your cheery mood kept everyone in good spirits when things were shitty, which was pretty much the whole time.
Cowboy - Though you live about as far north as you can get, you are the most stereotypical redneck I have ever met. Between the boots, the Wrangler's, and the Big Belt Buckle collection, your wardrobe was less than flattering.
Kermy - You have proven every stereotype about drunken Irishmen true.
Jones - No. Just...No.
Markarov - "There was a bear who didn't follow the rules, so we CUT OFF HIS HEAD!" I don't want to live in Russia, but I have a new fondness for Americanized Russians.
Bailey - I lose.
Bailey Lou Who - Who Dunn it? The Alcoholic Bartending Attorney, that's who.
Also, honorable mentions go to those who kept me entertained via text messaging, including but not limited to:
Leah Ewing, Cady McBride, Tyler Burns, and Matt Hollowell.
Okay, enough cheesy thanks for worthless things
Go HERE to see the pictures from Seattle.
My trip to Seattle was a nice one, though it certainly had disadvantages of it's own.
I got off to a late start the morning I was supposed to leave and missed my ride to the airport by thirty seconds so Heather drove me to the airport. We hardly had time to say goodbye as I jumped out of the car. Once we got to Fort Lewis, we were told we would be sleeping in barracks that were used during WWII. They weren't kidding. I won't go into detail, but I was honestly worried for my health while I was staying there. We also had to walk everywhere, which was frustrating. For four days of the first week we were there, it was a holiday and we didn't work so we went to explore.
Of course we went to downtown Seattle, but we also went to a folk festival which was, quite possibly, the best thing I've ever been to in my life. I'm hoping that it's an annual thing so I can take some friends and go next year. There were literally hundreds of street performers, which, for those who don't know, are my favorite thing ever, and hundreds of booths for crafts, clothes, petitions for different causes, and games.
There were also people with protest signs saying things like, "who will God condemn next?" "stop sinning and turn to God!" and "You won't be welcome in Heaven!" One of the protesters was yelling that God was not all-loving and that we were all going to hell. Don't even get me started on that guy. Although, there were a few teenagers that I was proud of because they were having a field day disputing him with their beliefs and it was actually throwing him off a bit.
After that we went down to a fresh fish market where they were pulling fish right off of the boats and throwing them in the air. It was actually really cool, but everything was really expensive.
A majority of the time I was in Washington, though, was spent on Fort Lewis. I can honestly say it was absolutely beautiful and there was an amazing view of Mount Rainier, which is an active volcano. Though, without vehicles, it was pretty boring and I read three different books from cover to cover and got halfway through another while I was there. When we were working, I was basically just riding around with any NCO I was paired up with and taking pictures or writing in my notebook while they drove. I was supposed to be doing all the driving though. haha. I think I actually drove while I was on duty...three times...maybe. haha.
All in all, the trip was mostly uneventful.
Although, the following small things did happen:
-I found Bigfoot; he's disappointingly smaller than you would expect.
-I found that Salty's is the best seafood chain on the west coast.
-United is the worst airline to fly on. Period.
-Seattle rain was disappointing.
-I met some of the most interesting characters I've ever met in my life.
-I found that I absolutely love everything about the west coast. I love the people, the landscape, and just everything about it.
I keep telling myself that I'm going to live there one day. I honestly recommend at least visiting it and seeing how amazing it is for yourself.
I would like to say thanks to the following people for making that trip as interesting as it was:
United Airlines - I really appreciate the 3 flight delays and 5 flights to get home. No, really. I appreciate it.
The Pied Piper - A grown man who sobs hopelessly in the arms of a stranger while clutching a pipe not once, not twice, but three times in one week, is nothing but a beacon of hope to all emo kids everywhere. also, I hope your wife decides to turn off 'single mode' when you get home.
Eastman - The only cop who would ever encourage underage drinking and try to sneak me into a casino. I feel like I would find your wife much cooler than you, but you constantly reminded me of my sister and always made sure I was in a good mood.
Gwenny Cooper - For someone who had only been drunk three times in their entire life, you couldn't have been sober more than three nights of the whole trip. You were also one of the best roommates I could have asked for despite your desperate need for a firefighter eating a peach.
Bo Schraeder/Redden/Bennett - Your cheery mood kept everyone in good spirits when things were shitty, which was pretty much the whole time.
Cowboy - Though you live about as far north as you can get, you are the most stereotypical redneck I have ever met. Between the boots, the Wrangler's, and the Big Belt Buckle collection, your wardrobe was less than flattering.
Kermy - You have proven every stereotype about drunken Irishmen true.
Jones - No. Just...No.
Markarov - "There was a bear who didn't follow the rules, so we CUT OFF HIS HEAD!" I don't want to live in Russia, but I have a new fondness for Americanized Russians.
Bailey - I lose.
Bailey Lou Who - Who Dunn it? The Alcoholic Bartending Attorney, that's who.
Also, honorable mentions go to those who kept me entertained via text messaging, including but not limited to:
Leah Ewing, Cady McBride, Tyler Burns, and Matt Hollowell.
Okay, enough cheesy thanks for worthless things
Go HERE to see the pictures from Seattle.
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