Seattle, Washington

Mile 4871:

We left Vancouver this morning and headed back to the USA.

Alex Fraser Bridge leaving Vancouver

Directions to USA border

Peace Arch at US/Canada border

Welcome back!!

We arrived in Seattle.

Seattle, WA skyline from the Space Needle

Iconic Space Needle in Seattle.  It was built for the 1962 World's Fair.

Monorail - also built for 1962 World's Fair



Me at the top of the Space Needle.

Then we toured the Chihuly Garden and Glass.  This "museum" features the work of Dale Chihuly and has the most beautiful display of blown glass art work I have seen.  It was incredible.



Chihuly Glass sculpture in Sealife Room

Close up of Sealife sculpture

Closer-up of Sealife sculpture

Persian Ceiling room - these are sculpted art glass pieces artistically placed on clear ceiling panels above the viewer. 
These were incredible.

Another panel in the Persian Ceiling room.

Persian Ceiling room - light from ceiling creates interesting patterns from the glass above.

 Panoramic view of Milli Fiore room

Macchia Forest room.

Ceiling sculpture in the Glass House 

Glass sculptures in the outdoor gardens

More glass sculptures in the outdoor gardens

Even more glass sculptures in the outdoor gardens.  The visit to this garden has inspired me.