Highlights from Seattle Visit 2023

 Space Needle and Chihuly Glass Museum









Heather Neilson, Sara Penny, and Carol Lowe in Space Needle












Seattle Aquarium





Eel

Closer look at eel face


Jellyfish

Unicorn fish
Bike Racing at the Velodrome





Ferry to Banbridge Island and drive on islands.

Ferris Wheel and Cruise ship from ferry




















Seattle Highlights

Cajun restaurant with walls of candles

Carol Lowe

Heather Nielson and Sara Penny












Mt. Rainier













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