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The Amazon Spheres

Killing some time before going to the Lion King performance at the Paramount in Downtown Seattle.

The outside of the Amazon Spheres: look how green the inside looks!

Over break I got the chance to go into the Amazon Spheres in Downtown Seattle. In order to get into the main part of the domes you need to be with an amazon employee and that’s where my boyfriends family comes in! His older brother and wife both work there and were able to get us in to see the many wonders of the Spheres.

When first entering, we were hit with the hot, humid air that fills up the spheres to keep all the plants alive in an environment like the ones they came from. It was amazing to see the walls of this place covered with greenery and full of life. These Spheres were the perfect mix of nature as well as a coffee shop kind of feel with all the many places to sit and eat. There was a coffee stand and a place to get donuts, along with other places to eat (these weren’t open so I’m not quite sure what was in them). The donuts though were AMAZING! Definitely some of the best donuts I’ve ever had. They were fluffy and filled with a vanilla cream, but they weren’t too sweet which made me hungry for more. I really wish I would have gotten a photo of them before devouring it.

After donuts, we meandered our way through the four levels of the spheres seeing countless flowers, trees, and places to sit and talk with friends. Check out some of the photos below of the different plants I thought were interesting as well as the ambiance this place embodied…


  • A coffee shop kind of feel within the Spheres…
  • Some of the plants within the Spheres

The Amazon Spheres were a really fun way to cut down on the time we had before getting to the Lion King performance. It was pretty humid and sticky, but all the flora was really interesting to see. The layout and decorations of the Spheres were beautifully thought out and all the common space made the entire Sphere feel welcoming.

Another plant I found in the Spheres

Pine and Cedar Lakes Hike

One of the last hikes my boyfriend and I did over the summer up in Bellingham, WA. 

To wrap up our summer adventures, my boyfriend and I did one last hike up in the Chuckanuts near Bellingham. I didn’t take many photos while on this hike because of the difficulty and steepness we encountered for the first couple miles. This hike round trip was about 5 miles and was a pain to climb. The elevation gain was insane for the first mile or two into the hike. About half a mile in, my legs were burning and I was ready for a water break. There weren’t too many people on the trails which was nice and there were many different viewpoints to this trail you could take.

So, instead of going to the lakes, we took a little off shoot and got a pretty cool view of Mt. Baker and a great place for lunch. This spot was in the sun and all you could see were trees for miles! Another example of why I love hiking in the PNW.

Here was our lunch spot: trees for miles and a view of Mt. Baker

Overall, this hike was a lot of fun. It was pretty steep and a lot of work, but the view was totally worth it. I definitely got my leg workout in for that day. If you’re ever in the Bellingham area, I would recommend taking a drive through the Chuckanuts or stopping for a hike if you have time! Oyster Dome is another popular hike up here and I hope to do that one in the spring when the weather gets a little nicer and it’s a bit warmer out!