The Shuttle and the Hotel
So after we got off the plane, Steve proceeded to get his luggage, while I went to find the shuttle bus stand. We found the one for Gray Line, which is the one that was mentioned to me by the lady from the hotel with whom I have talked to this morning. However, this one was unlit, and so we walked along the side of the terminal until we came to a second stand, where the booth was open. We purchased our ticket (round trip shuttle fare = $14 USD) and we waited until the shuttle arrived. During all this time Steve mentioned his plans to take the metro bus, and there are two different routes he can take.

At this point I have to mention that I am amazed at how many sign are around the place. Signs everywhere!
"Bus stop 300 feet ahead."
"Wrong way to C gate"
"This way to luggage"
"Do not [do whatever they didn't want you do to]"
In fact, it is then I realized why Americans say that when they drive up to Canada they noticed how bad the signage on Canadian Highways are. :) It's true.. Here at least there are many signs, way more then there are in say, Pearson Airport.

Anyways, the shuttle finally came at 8:50pm (right on time), and we are on our way. The bus stopped at a few other hotels before arriving at the Grand Seattle Hyatt. Oh well, by the time I arrived at my hotel room it was close to 9:40pm. Wow, speaking of my hotel room. It is expensive. Whew. It is like $139 USD per night -- *and* this is supposed to be the conference rate. Holy. I hope my boss doesn't freak out.