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After my week-long internal conference ended, I had the afternoon and evening available to spend in Seattle. First, up, the Pike Place Market.

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I actually had my iPhone out when some of the fresh seafood vendors decided to do the obligatory fish toss, so I switched to movie mode and recorded this ritual. When they finished, I pushed the red button to stop the video and then watched the counter tick up to one second and then two. Yep… I missed the whole thing! Here’s what

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On the west side of the market there are great views of Puget Sound.

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On the east side of the market you can see that you are on the edge of downtown.

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From this exact spot you can also see the very first Starbucks. If you blink you just might miss it!!

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The real highlight of the day was to go see, and to go up into, the Space Needle.

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The night before while checking out the Marvel Superheroes at Seattle's MoPOP, I was able to take these same shots in the dark.

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Here is what the MoPOP looks like from the outside.

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Once you take the quick elevator ride up 520 feet, you are greeted with floor-to-(no)-ceiling glass walls on the upper deck of the Space Needle.

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Incredible views from all around this circular platform.

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You can then take the spiral staircase down to the lower deck and have fun on the glass floor if you dare.

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A great place for a selfie and to just admire the view.

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I love this one with Needle’s shadow casting over the city below.

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I then took the hour-long ferry to Bremerton and was treated to some pretty city views from Puget Sound.

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I witnessed a beautiful sunset on the way and enjoyed a nice seafood dinner at Anthony’s just feet from the landing once I arrived and then returned back on the ferry and dragged myself back to the hotel for my last night in town.

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