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I wasn't expecting the tech neighborhood to be so full of nature.Seattle has long been known as a tech hub where

in droves to work at big companies such as Amazon and Google.Locals told me I could find the booming scene in the South Lake Union neighborhood, home of the. The company's presence in more than 30 office buildings led to the neighborhood's nickname, "Amazonia."

Before visiting, I expected to find nothing but business-centric streets lined with glass skyscrapers in a tech-fueled neighborhood. So I was surprised by the large presence of nature in South Lake Union.The neighborhood borders Lake Union, where I explored a waterfront park filled with runners, bicyclists, picnickers, and geese. Locals said the park is dead on the weekends, but tech workers frequent it during the week. Nearby, the Google building had a whole forest of trees on the rooftop.

I'd never seen a free banana stand before.

The pop of color caught my eye while strolling through "Amazonia." In an outdoor space between Amazon buildings in South Lake Union, the bright yellow trailer is hard to miss.If you learn a few basic French phrases, the locals are happy to help as well. In tourist areas, many people speak some English, especially in hotels, restaurants, and museums.

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