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September 16, 2003
Here Comes The Rain Again
Seattle has finally decided to live up to its reputation, and became overcast and rainy this week. After a record-breakingly sunny summer, I guess I can't really complain.
What's interesting is how different the climate is on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. On Saturday a bunch of us drove through the mountains to Eastern Washington to pick apples (actually it was more like the center of the state, but to Seattleites, everything east of the mountains is Eastern Washington). On our way to the orchard, I found out Eastern Washington is made up of two regions:
- Lush green farmland.
- Desolate scrubland.
There was such a stark contrast between the two it blew my mind. One minute we're driving by fields of alfalfa and beans (helpfully labelled, at taxpayers' expense, no less), and the next we're in a veritable desert surrounded by deep ravines, petrified forests and a whole lot of dirt. Apparently during the winter while Seattle is being rained on, the east is covered in snow.
I made a mental note to explore this newly discovered wasteland. And this time I won't forget my camera in the other car.
Comments
I cant believe you didn't comment on Seattle's proposed espresso tax!
Posted by: Dav at September 17, 2003 5:58 AM
You're right. I'll try to dig up some information about it and post about it tonight.
Considering the copious amounts of coffee I drink, the 10 cent a cup tax may just bankrupt me.
Posted by: Chris at September 17, 2003 8:13 AM