# #Get2Kscope


Back in January we had an [ODTUG](http://odtug.com/) board meeting in Seattle at the same location of [Kscope 14](http://www.kscope14.com/). Instead of taking a taxi to the hotel, I decided to use the train that brings you 1 block away from the hotel and I'm glad I did! It only cost me $1.75 USD and I avoided all the traffic.

I tweeted my experience on getting from the Airport directly to the Sheraton hotel. For those going to KScope next weekend I hope you find these instructions helpful.
> Baggage carrousel pretty empty at 730am. Only had to wait 10 mins for bags to come [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&src=hash) [#kscope14](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23kscope14&src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/00iFdLomMI](http://t.co/00iFdLomMI)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421346248558256128)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Despite a very quiet baggage claim area always nice 2 have the [#odtug](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23odtug&amp;src=hash) bag tag 2 quickly find my suitcase! [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/3I3PZHpjIo](http://t.co/3I3PZHpjIo)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421346944582045696)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Once u get ur bags, head up escalator and follow signs for Light Rail [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/XF21iWDWlI](http://t.co/XF21iWDWlI)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421347600210489344)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Don’t be alarmed if ur walking thru parkade. Just follow the signs! [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [#kscope14](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23kscope14&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/0tvDcLcFY0](http://t.co/0tvDcLcFY0)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421347990171680768)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Once you get to train area, you’ll need to get a ticket. Ticket machines look like this [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/fPl1qOjizT](http://t.co/fPl1qOjizT)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421349188715040768)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> And here’s the map. It’s pretty easy. Airport is on the bottom, want to go all the way to top (WestLake) [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/Re0JSZVoou](http://t.co/Re0JSZVoou)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421349519935025152)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> The trip won’t break the bank. $2.75 from airport to hotel. Sounds like a deal to me. [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/cpH1nCohjb](http://t.co/cpH1nCohjb)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421349896080211968)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Don’t have US $? No worries. Tckt machine takes credit cards. [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) Looking forward 2 [@rimblas](https://twitter.com/rimblas) UI feedback ;-) [pic.twitter.com/91vlaVQLzm](http://t.co/91vlaVQLzm)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421350640883757056)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Once you finish paying you’ll get a ticket. Don’t lose it! [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) Then head up escalator to platform. [pic.twitter.com/DhPJExgkmz](http://t.co/DhPJExgkmz)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421351382474436608)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>  
> If u see one of these ur on the right path! Hop on the train and we’re off to Seattle! [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/Xrty4oOZcy](http://t.co/Xrty4oOZcy)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421351766987255808)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Train was pretty empty that early in the morning. Filled up along the way but not jam packed. [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/RH9e8JhBgq](http://t.co/RH9e8JhBgq)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421352024811134976)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Sorry, no wifi on the train. Enjoy the scenery. [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/ykf4UxuxVa](http://t.co/ykf4UxuxVa)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421352419318960128)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Once u get off at WestLake follow signs for 5th AV &amp; Pine St (map to follow) [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/7SazCD1tgB](http://t.co/7SazCD1tgB)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421353410151985153)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Map with directions from WestLake stn to [@SheratonSeattle](https://twitter.com/SheratonSeattle) It’s only a block away! [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/oLA3x4wxpe](http://t.co/oLA3x4wxpe)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421353713203019776)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
> Walk down the street until you see the [@SheratonSeattle](https://twitter.com/SheratonSeattle) “S” logo. Couldn’t be easier [#get2kscope](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23get2kscope&amp;src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/DVMt6Jq4UI](http://t.co/DVMt6Jq4UI)
> — Martin Giffy D'Souza (@martindsouza) [January 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/martindsouza/statuses/421353912600256512)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>