Want to experience a city in one day, and on foot too? Go to Spokane.
This city, nestled in the hills of eastern Washington, boasts all the conveniences of city life, but without the traffic, the noise, and the expenses, of big city living. My eyes widened with excitement as I noticed the large wide sidewalks, which will be perfect for my road bike. The best part though, is the cost of rent, which is as good as $500 for a 2-bedroom in downtown!
Of course, Spokane will be a big adjustment for me. It is definitely not Seattle. Everyone I saw was Caucasian, there were no Thai or Pho restaurants on every street, and I was, apparently, the only one in sight that had any sense of fashion. I was, however, surprised and overjoyed to see many Obama signs around town, which assures me that I will have some peers in regards to political allegiances. So, the changes will not be bad, and I’m sure that I can acclimate myself to Spokane and learn to fit in (without a flannel shirt and shotgun of course).
Seeing downtown Spokane was fun, but my main purpose for being in Spokane was to familiarize myself with Gonzaga University, which will be my new home in the fall. The campus is stunningly beautiful, with a great mix of both old and new architecture. I met several professors from the philosophy department, and I felt warmly welcomed and was even given a nice campus tour by a philosophy student. I was also impressed with the size of the Library, and the fact that there is a philosophy study room filled with books and journals right beneath the philosophy offices
The campus is also right on the Spokane river and close to the famous river park, which is home to it’s large clock tower and, also, Spokane Falls. The apartments I was looking at were close to the park and, thus, only a 15 minute walk from the campus, so with my bike I am sure that I will be a happy commuter. Overall I am excited for this upcoming change, and in only a few months August will be here and I will be packing up and heading to “Spokane-istan.”
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