Telephoning

For those dialing internationally, when dialing any number, hold down the "0" key on your cell phone to display the "+" then enter the country code. Luke's number would be dialed as: +1 425 417 5241.

The country code for the United States it is 1.


VISA Invitations

For those traveling from outside of the USA, you may need to get a VISA for your stay in Seattle. Contact your local government for more information.

Download the CGA invitation letter, fill in the information and then email to visainvite@casualconnect.org to receive your original signed visa invitation letter. [download CGA VISA letter]

Also to help receive your visa to the US, a representative of the city of Seattle has also written an invitation letter that you can download and print to bring with you to your interview. [Eastern Europe Invite] [Other Countries Invite]

[view Russian / Ukrainian Visa information]


Getting Around The Show

Downtown Seattle is compact with everything you need for the conference nearby - you will not need to rent a car. All planned events are within walking distance.

If you need transport - there are plenty of taxis you can hail on the street in the city to take you around. If you have meetings inside of the city of Seattle and just one trip to Redmond, taxis are cheaper than renting a car. If you need a taxi call: Yellow Cab (206) 622-6500 or Redtop Cab (206) 789-4949. Try to have a map of where you are going with you so you don't get lost!


Travel from/to SeaTac Airport


King County Metro
Bus #194 to Downtown, $1.5 -$2 each way
206-553-3000 Schedule Info, 206-553-3060 Customer Service

[King County Metro Schedule]



Grayline Bus

[Grayline Airport Schedule]



Taxi

Available on the third floor of the Parking Garage. Sedans, station wagons and large vans are available. If you take a taxi - it is about $35 so make sure to have enough cash in US dollars before getting into the taxi.



Food


Lunch

Lunch is served for tracks taking place in the Triple Door and the Founders Room each day. Seating is limited, so arrive early.

Lunch Menu for the Triple Door.
Day 1: Black Pepper Scallops, Kom Pot Chicken, Sichuan Green Beans
Day 2: 7 Flavor Beef, Sichuan Green Beans, Thai Curry Salmon
Day 3: Tripple Door Noodles, Thai Style Prawns, Sichuan Green Beans

Lunch Menu for the Founder Room:
Day 1-3: Assortment of Wolfgang Pucks sandwiches



Dinner for Groups

Metropolitan Grill - $50 Meat & Potato
The Cheesecake Factory - $20 There is something for everyone (chain restaurant)
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - $30 Northwest Fusion & Wine
P.F. Changs - $15 Contemporary Asian (chain restaurant)

Check out seattle.citysearch.com for more ideas



Weather!

In July, the average high is 75F/24C and the average low is 57F/14C

Summer! Time to loose all the jackets and scarf's and walk around in shorts and t-shirts! Being that it's Seattle I can't say that it won't rain, but we're pretty good about warding off the dark clouds in the Summer.

Seattle weather forecast