Seattle, or at least the Lake Sammamish area that I've seen so far is absolutely beautiful. I don't know if they just don't produce any here or what, but pollution seems to be non-existent from my perspective. I don't know, maybe they ship it off somewhere else. The views here are just incredible and not obstructed by the pollutant induced haze that plagues many eastern cities that I'm familiar with. I'm sure there are cities on the west coast (L.A.) that have to deal with this but I'm always amazed at how far I can see here (clearly).
Maybe tomorrow I can find some time to actually take some pictures. I think I've got... two shots from the hotel window and, don't tell my wife, but two or three shots out of the car...while I was driving. I'd post what I have so far, but...I can't find my USB cable at the moment. No doubt it's out home sitting with whatever other stuff I felt I should have brought on my trip.
Anyway, I'll be upset if I don't have the opportunity to bring more back photos. I'd love to just hit I-90 east and keep driving for a while. I also hear that I should check out Snoqualmie Falls while I'm here but I don't think I'll have the opportunity to do so. Maybe tomorrow (the last full day I'm here) I can sneak off and grab some pictures. We'll have to see.
Personally, if the housing market wasn't so screwed up I'd love to live here. Well, that and the threat of earthquakes terrify me.