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[Northwestern USA trip] Day 6 in Seattle/Portland - Mt Rainier National Park

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It's our last day in Seattle! We were heading down to Portland next, after a quick breakfast at the Cherry Street Coffee House which is located at Belltown (about 5-7 mins walk from our apartment.) This eatery place is a nice little gem in downtown Seattle. They serve excellent Bagels and i loved the cozy and chilled setting. We checked out from our apartment and drove to Mount Rainier National Park which is located at the Southeast of Seattle. No trip to Seattle would be complete without a trip to Mount Rainier . It is an active volcano covered in ice and snow nearly all year round.    I loved and enjoyed all the fresh clean air as well as the views of the waterfalls and other naturally beautiful landmarks such as river valleys and meadows. There are many lookout points that offer amazing views of the landscape and wildlife in the park. Se...

[Northwestern USA trip] Day 5 in Seattle, WA - Kerry Park + Fremont Troll + Seattle Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Another day in Seattle! Kerry Park is a small public park which overlooks Downtown Seattle . The park's view is considered to have one of the most iconic views of the city skyline, as it offers a great shot of the entire Seattle picturesque skyline. It was just a short drive from our apartment, and I must recommend Kerry Park as a worthy visit if you have some spare time for photos! A giant troll made of cement clutches an old VW car underneath an overpass in Seattle’s Fremont neighbourhood!  The Fremont Trol l is literally located under a bridge at the dead end of a street. We parked the car a little distance away from the bridge and walked through the neighbourhood to give the troll a visit! We went to the Fremont Brewing Company to get some beers! We spent about an hour at the premises. They offer free pretzels to go along with drinks! This place also allows you to bring your own food while enjoying their local be...