We awoke in Tacoma this morning and got ready to drive into Seattle. Now that we're getting to the end of the road trip, we are well practiced in how we roll. We can pack and unpack our 4x4 with such efficiency, it's like a heist.
Since the age of 14 when I spent my school days listening to Nirvana and Pearl Jam records, I have always wanted to visit Seattle and soak up the vibe of its coffee shops and its world famous music scene.
My first impressions were incredibly positive. The waterfront is stunning; the city is clean; its well signposted and easy to park. There are plenty of art galleries and museums, so the city is clearly proud of its strong cultural identity. Even the rain held off for the first few hours.
We headed straight for the Space Needle tower to start our weekend in the Emerald City.