Welcome to Seattle and exercise…oh yes, after reaching the Green Tortoise Hostel (GT) and making my way up several stairs, you'll be greeted by many smiles from the front desk that are probably laughing at your struggle upstairs probably sweating your way up the stairs. The front desk attendants are full of information whether you’re looking to stay in or enjoy your stay outside of the property. Then after arriving back to the property, Ed had arrived and GT would be having an open mic tonite but neither of us had the energy for any kind of performance representing HB. The lounge area is a great place to meet and interact with people from all around the world. This would be the time to put your charm on...lol...more less everyone here wants to have a good time, so drop the formalities and open up a deck of cards I got introduced to bullshit...wow, it was fun), poker (i was the first one out), watch a movie or grab a seat and go meet the partner of your dreams...well, till your next destination. I had a great time...great night sleep...loved the facilities and the view from our room was directly in front of the famous Pike Market and Ed's favorite street person whom had a brilliant sign that said, "I need money to learn ninja from a monkey to avenge the death of my father" or something like that...Ed knows better.