2008.7.12. 10am - noon: SAF's design detail tour. Trip ends in Smith Tower's Chinese Room. Quite barren, compared to a black and white photo of its old days. The wishing chair is still present, so is the ceiling. Great view.
Afternoon: Fire Festival at Pioneer Square. About 10 groups of fire fighters competed. A silly mascot contest. A few antique fire trucks. A lot of food stalls spread over to International District.

2008.7.13. Bandera Mt. Again, beargrass flowers are covering the entire slope. Summer is late this year. The ridge (where you can see Mason Lake) is still covered with a foot of snow. Check July 2007 archive for last year's glory.