Tucked snugly behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle is the

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QT Aquarium on Jackson Street glows blue with dozens of tanks of exotic fish.
QT Aquarium on Jackson Street glows blue with dozens of tanks of exotic fish.

Tucked snugly behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle is the International District, just waiting to be explored. I went for a walk through it on a sunny Thursday afternoon, kicking myself for not visiting this part of the city more often. Shops tend to be small, but they are overflowing with trinkets and Asian herbs and spices.As I ducked in and out of stores and eateries I was torn as to which place to go into next. There were pastries, bubble tea, or dim sum at every turn. If you want to get lost on a beautiful afternoon in Seattle, only to find yourself surrounded by cream puffs and aquarium tanks, the International District is there for you.All photos by Katie Killeen.Published on April 29, 2010

Heidi Kreitz and Ole Willey enjoy desert - a walnut fudge cookie and white chocolate coconut moose cake - after a lunch of dim sum.

Heidi Kreitz and Ole Willey enjoy desert – a walnut fudge cookie and white chocolate coconut moose cake – after a lunch of dim sum.

Cream Puffs!

Cream Puffs!

Hi-YUHH!

Hi-YUHH!

Tucked snugly behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle is the

Hi-YUHH!

Elise Tse and her 18-month old son, Torrin, get a snack on their way to the park.

Elise Tse and her 18-month old son, Torrin, get a snack on their way to the park.

Found him resting in the shade.

Found him resting in the shade.

Vicky Ly and Warren Chin drink their coffee before going into Daiso. Everything is $1.50 inside! Warren tells me.

Vicky Ly and Warren Chin drink their coffee before going into Daiso. Everything is $1.50 inside! Warren tells me.

$1.50!

$1.50!

Hannelore waits for a friend.

Hannelore waits for a friend.

Tucked snugly behind the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle is the

Hannelore waits for a friend.