Would you get in a self-driving car? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but fully autonomous cars are everywhere in San Francisco. I tried Waymo out, and here's what it was like. Link to my story for GeekWire.
We went to check out the new Sky Zone Mountlake Terrace! The place is WILD. Soft opening was at the end of July, the grand opening is at the end of August. Here's my story for Seattle's Child.
Got a sneak peek at the Titanic exhibit! It's on the waterfront, across the street from the Colman ferry terminal, in what used to be the WNDR Museum's space. Lots of stories about the people on the ship and spooky artifacts. The kids loved having their own little audio guides.
Apparently Jack and Rose's whirlwind romance was based on a true story! The real life couple is even more salacious. He was a married man with a family, she was a teenager. The necklace he gave her is in the exhibit.
I hadn't had conveyer belt sushi since Sushiland left LQA. Kura Sushi in Bellevue was a bit pricey but fun, and a robot brings drinks! Plus there's a Target upstairs.
The Blue Angels are here!
When you have friends in high places... Everything in the Nike employee store is 40 percent off, plus NO SALES TAX. For the record, every guest pass shopper took pictures outside the store, the biggest tourist attraction in Beaverton.
Koi and turtles in the water, stepping stones to cross the water, pretty little trails. Admission is $10, and it's free on First Thursday!
The trolls are turning 1, and we finally completed our troll hunt. Ole Bollee at Portland's Nordia house.
Bathtubs are out, walk-in showers are in. Here's a story I wrote in today's Seattle Times. Link here.
