Seattle in June; Father's Day, Best Friends (3/3)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

This is the third and final post for my trip to Seattle. I wrapped up my stay with a nice at-home dinner for Father's Day, and caught up with my friend, Zach. Sunday night, my sister went up to Saint Mark's Cathedral for Compline. Afterward, an organ performance major from Pacific Lutheran University gave a mini-recital. I'll add in the photos and audio from that once I get it sorted out.

Lazy fruit tart: graham cracker crust, cheesecake pudding, 

strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi

I make good use of the macro smart mode on my camera

Filet Mignon, Steamed Artichoke, Artisan Bread

Flowers from Pike Place Market

Chrysanthemums from my Dad's garden

"This one is nice,"

...

"but this captures us perfectly."

Pastries from Vosen's Bread Paradise German Bakery in Salt Lake City

Seattle in June; Snoqualmie Falls, Downtown Seattle (2/3)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

There are two major reasons why I rarely update my blog:

1. I don't do exciting things or take photos on a regular basis
2. I hate editing photos.

That being said, I'm rather proud of myself for get photos from my trip edited and uploaded within a week afterward. Hooray for productivity!

Snoqualmie Falls

more falls...

Even more falls, this time with a dark filter.

Base of the Falls, from the safety of the viewing platform.

It's a bit nostalgic, seeing sunlight filter through the leaves of a big leaf maple tree.

Because smiling and looking at the camera is so not vogue.

47.611365, -122.345138 in Seattle.

Chocolate macaron from Le Panier at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Strawberry macaron from Le Panier at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Grape leaves from Falafel King at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

First time visiting The Freemont Troll in Freemont, Seattle.

Greenlake, Seattle.

Seattle in June; Traveling, Graduation (1/3)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

I flew back to Seattle last week to attend my sister's hooding and commencement ceremonies for her Master's of Education, and also to spend Father's Day with my Dad. Somehow, my parents and I were able to keep it a surprise that I was coming until I got there. It was around 60F and drizzling most of the trip, but I still enjoyed my time there.

Leaving SLC

Heading West over the Cascades

Seattle

UW-T Campus; Downtown Tacoma is a mixture of old  brick buildings like this one, and newer modern-style buildings. I think it's a rather interesting combination.

People confuse the two of us all the time...even though we're nearly polar opposites.

Mmm...buttercream frosting.

Gotta love port cities and their hills.

Post-Hooding dinner at Harmon Brewery & Eatery with some of  the graduates from my sister's program.

This is half a order of fish and chips; it looks small but it's probably 6-8oz of fish. The fries were coated in parmesan and tasted amazing.

Commencement in the Tacoma Dome; included both Master's and Bachelor's degree recipients.