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Well... the great weather couldn't last. It was wet and rainy all day today in Seattle/Bellevue. We drove around a bunch of neighborhoods: Medina, Mercer Island, Ravenna, Queen Anne, Belltown, Fremont, etc.
We got lost a lot. Most of the streets include a directional notation example (35th street NW or N 34th Avenue), but it's unbelievably confusing since you can't see the sun most of the time in this rain-soaked city. So here's a tip: if you visit Seattle and want to get around, you should either buy a compass or make sure that your rental car has a GPS system in it.
The good thing about the rain is that it is perfect for enjoying hot beverages. No wonder this city is the coffee capitol of the world! I had a latte at Starbucks, a mocha at Diva espresso. Then at Cafe Lladro in the Queen Anne neighborhood, I drink called a yankee something or other.... the recipe was described as an Americano + cappuccino foam. Since it was so cold and wet, we literally walked next door to have 3 full cups of tea at Teacup. With all the different drinks I'm getting a good tour of the inside of Seattle restrooms too!