Adventures in Spokane

Spokane, Washington, is a pretty little town. At least, what little bit I get to see of it each year. Our Sweet Adelines region has been holding our yearly convention in Spokane for the past couple of years, and apparently will hold two or three more in the future.

Competition is held at the Convention Center, which is housed right beside the Spokane River. Along the river is a delightful walkway, with statues along the way depicting life in Spokane. The river itself is pretty--not as big of course, as the Columbia River or the Willamette in Portland, but a nice river. There's a set of falls near the Convention Center that are pretty rapid in later months, but pretty tame on this visit. I believe the original name of Spokane was "Spokane Falls." I've not walked the whole walkway, perhaps next year I'll attempt it if there's time, and depending on how far this walkway goes. This year we enjoyed many walks between our hotel and the Convention Center and Headquarters hotel (Red Lion at the Park), because the shuttle buses that were supposed to transport us to and from these places were either late or full. But the weather was great (although a little chilly), so a lot of the time we opted to walk--not wanting to stand around waiting for a bus. I certainly got my exercise in this weekend!

One of these years I'd like to come into town a day early, when my time is my own, and explore. My in-laws were both born and raised here. I'd like to see more of their home town and try to imagine what life was like for them back in the 1920's and '30's.

What an adventure that would be--recreating their adventure!