Summer Heat and Outdoor Activities

Summer Heat and outdoor activities, Jesse Tam. The haze and recent lingering smoke from British Columbia and local fires made the hot days difficult for many of us to spend time outdoors. the summer sun and heat with no measurable rain at SeaTac marks 51 days of dry weather since 1951 Our week will continue with 80 degrees ahead and the dry stretch will continue.

• Stay cool at home by closing drapes and shades during the morning or afternoon sun.  This can reduce heat entering your home.
•  Use fans and cook with small appliances instead of using the oven to keep house cooler.
•  Check air conditioning to make sure it is working properly or installed if you are using window or room air condition.
• Limit your exercise and activities outdoors.  
• Make sure pets have plenty of water and shade to stay cool.
•   Plan walks with pets during early morning or early evening when pavements are not hot, paws are sensitive to the hot surface.

 Be careful under the hot sun and remember to take small breaks. Jesse  https://jessetam.com/  Watch for weather alerts and warnings.

Best Places for Ramen in Seattle

Remember a chilly day when you carved something warm or hot for lunch.Jesse Tam suggestion for Seattle or Bellevue locals and out of town visitors. The top 15 Seattle Best Places for Ramen to fill every one's appetites. Just a few suggestions to sample are the garlic pork ramen, fried tofu, pork bun, Japanese pancake and hot tea.

Check out the Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya, Tsukushinbo, Kushibar, more https://foursquare.com/top-places/seattle/best-places-ramen

Enjoy the wide choices Bellevue eastside and greater Seattle,  Jesse  /https://jessetam.com/  Ready to venture into the world of international food...

Seattle Exhibit Terracotta Warriors

Xian's Terracotta Warriors coming to Seattle, Jesse Tam.  The upcoming exhibit of the Terracotta Warriors from April 8 - Sept. 4, 2017 at Pacific Science Center, Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Tickets for the event are available online for members, groups and visitors.  

Xian Terracotta Army, Jesse

The collection of sculptures called the Terracotta Army is now believed to be spread over three different pits. It is primarily made up of soldier figures and is estimated to include more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 670 horses and additional figures like acrobats, government officials and musicians.  

• Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang require such figures to guard his tomb?
• How did sculptors in 200 BCE create these impressively realistic sculptures?
• Why did it take so long for us to discover this massive group of artifacts?
• How were the caverns engineered to prevent collapse?
• What tools made this remarkable achievement possible?

You can find the answers to these questions and more at the Pacific Science Center’s upcoming exhibit Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Created in partnership with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibit will begin a limited five-month run in April of 2017. The exhibit will delve into the science, history and architecture of this fascinating collection and will feature several Terracotta Warriors on display.

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Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park by Jesse Tam. 
Summer is here and school is out for the kids, but how will they be preoccupied during the months. Vacation plans, outdoor camping or day camps will most likely be on the lists of events for the family. The warm summer evenings are wonderful memories of families spending time outdoors at the park, picnics and playing along the beach.  

A popular evening event Jesse  suggests for families of all ages is the Movie in the Park series. Bellevue and the surrounding area have showings during the summer at various locations and dates. The Crossroads Parks series starts on August 4- 25  on Thursday evenings, see the shows below and start a tradition. 

Crossroads Park – Thursdays August 4-25

16000 NE 10th Street

The free Crossroads Movies in the Park series, showing some of this year’s best movies!  Free activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy fun games, crafts and activities for kids  Grab a blanket, a lawn chair and your family, friends, neighbors or coworkers to watch favorite movies screen 

August 4  - Inside Out, PG

August 11 - Minions, PG

August 18 - Good Dinosaur, PG

August 25 - Pan, PG

Movies will be cancelled in the event of rain

Movies start at dusk (between 8:45 and 9:30 p.m.)

Thanks for reading, more on  https://jessetam.com/  Happy summer.  Enjoy the warm evening at the park with your blanket or low back lawn chair.

Spring In the Northwest

Spring in the Northwest with Jesse Tam  This year was a record high temperature for the Northwest region with early arrival of spring flowers, cherry blossoms and tulips in the fields. It's true, we had a few days of 80 degree temperatures breaking another record for 2016.  We know spring is around the corner when the annual Boat Show was held in late January-February and the opening season for baseball in April with the Mariners season.

Another favorite place suggested to view the city is from West Seattle along Harbor Avenue and Alki beach. Enjoy a stroll along the beach or bike on the path with your family or pets. Traffic can get heavy and difficult to find parking when the weather is warm.

The beach provides places for picnics and barbecues.

Drop in for a snack at the local eateries for ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and great dining.

Who can resist the beautiful flower at the market.  Visiting Pike Place Market is always a favor for locals and out of town visitors. It brightens the soul watching the people, smell of fresh produce, flowers, crafts, music and more.  Each day is unique with events throughout the year. 

Plan ahead during the summer months and reserve your accommodation's early visiting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  The cruise ship industry to Alaska brings additional tourist to the region with hotels filling to capacity.  jessetam  read more blogs and update