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After sleeping in at the hotel's pillow soft bed, trying to recover from three days riding coach on AMTRAK, I visited "Gay City," Seattle's LGBT Center. Intended to visit for two hours, from 1 PM to 3 PM, the Asexual Support Group, which I found very informative. After the Asexual Support Group, I wanted to visit for two hours, from 3 PM to 5 PM, the Lesbian Social Group, but I had to cancel as my back was acting up on the folding chair I was sitting on. Following the Asexual Support Group, we all walked to a lovely bar/restaurant that catered to young people (but I felt like I fit right in!) The contact information for "Gay City," the Seattle LGBT Center, that I highly recommend you visit, is: "Gay City," Seattle LGBT Center 517 E. Pike St. Seattle WA 98122 Tel: (206) 860-6969 Website: https://www.gaycity.org Highly recommend you give them a call and speak with them about the dates you will be in Seattle and ask what activities are available while you will be there. Also, I highly recommend you sign up for their newsletter a couple of months before your trip. They have an outstanding website. Most of the Asexual Support Group and I took a short walk to a horror themed restaurant/bar called The Pine Box, which was very reasonably priced and had great service. Their contact information is: The Pine Box 1600 Melrose Ave. Seattle WA 98122 Tel: (206) 588-0375 Website: http://www.pineboxbar.com On Sunday, I woke up not feeling well, but it was important for me to attend the Metropolitan Community Church in Seattle, called Emerald City MCC Church. They rented a chapel from the Methodist Church on the campus of Washington State University. Was amazed how many young people crowded the Seattle light rail on Sunday morning! Asked one of my fellow passengers if they were all going to church, and she said no, that there were many activities for young people besides church on Sunday morning! Thanks to the many kind students, I found my way as the Washington State University campus is huge and beautiful. A student told me there were 3 - 4 Methodist churches on campus! Sadly, I don't recommend it, because it is very small (about 2 dozen parishioners) and I found it depressing. Was shocked this was the only MCC church in Seattle, and that it was so small! My friend from TGGuide, Emma, met me at the church, and we took the Seattle light rail to a wonderful seafood restaurant, Ivar's Salmon House. It was rather expensive, but the seafood was fresh and portions generous. The young man that served us was an excellent waiter. The restaurant (and the views!) was beautiful, and the restaurant and restrooms were immaculate. Emma had their Salmon, and I had their fish and chips, both of which were excellent. Their contact information is: Ivar's Salmon House 401 NE Northlake Way Seattle WA 98105 Tel: (206) 632-0767 Website: http://www.ivars.com If you can, I recommend you make reservations, either through the telephone or their website. Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes, well broken in, as you will do a lot of walking in Seattle! After we ate at the restaurant, we visited the Pike Place Market, where they carry everything, and I mean everything. Was blown away by their fresh flowers of every kind, some of which I had never even seen before! Highly recommend visiting the Pike Place Market. Their contact information is: Pike Place Market PDA 85 Pike Street Seattle WA 98101 Tel: (206) 682-7453 Website: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org A few months before your trip, please sign up for their newsletter. Parking is at a premium in Seattle, so I beg you not to bring your car, and if you must, to leave your car at the hotel, and either way, to use mass transit. We were going to visit one of my favorite artist's, Dale Chihuly, gallery and museum, but I had to cancel at the last minute, as I was "out of gas." A few days later, I did visit his gallery and museum, but I had to use a wheelchair at his museum, which I will discuss later. Was very ill on Sunday, but I am glad I forced myself to get out, as I didn't travel all the way to Seattle to lie in bed. In downtown Seattle, the hills are steep, and Emma had to call an Uber cab twice. Was amazed how clean the car was and how professional the driver was. Before going to Seattle, I strongly recommend you download the Uber and Lyft apps to your phone, because you never know when you need them! Am very grateful for Emma's advice and guidance!

Michael fixed my photos - Thanks for helping me find the setting/s. All please post comments to my photos when you have time. Best wishes everyone.