Spokane, A July Adventure: Manito Park

After the day’s Porsche festivities wound down, Herman and I went out on the economy so he could procure a couple of bottles of Washington cabernet sauvignon suggested by Kristoffer at Luigi’s and fuel up in anticipation of a return trip the next day.  While driving about, Herman remembered reading about a park in the tourism information at the hotel, so we went on a search.  By the time we found the place it was nearly ready to close, but we quickly visited the conservatory area and a couple of the park’s special gardens.

We learned that Manito Park covers 90 acres, so we barely scratched the surface.  Yet it was in a way one of the finest highlights of the trip.   The place was quiet, serene and cast a mood with the setting sun.  Reminds me of some parts of New York City’s Central Park.  Although I am greatly disappointed with most of the photographs taken there (but will still share them so you can perhaps get a sense of this wonderful place),   I have vowed to return at another time with better lighting, preparation, etc.

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Here is today’s portrait of Mt. Emily as seen from 103, Janet’s viewpoint.  The entire 360 degree sky view is the same, the smoky haze fading the horizon just beyond the distance to the hospital.

For views of Mt. Emily under more normal conditions, just enter “emily” in the search box in the panel to the left, then click on the retrieved titles for each such post.

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I think it would be right to assume that I did exactly the wrong thing:  not knowing how to judge quality or value, I bought stuff at Farmers Market this morning based on the friendliness of the sellers (not pictured).

And then walked around downtown a bit.

Spokane, A July Adventure: A Few More Cars

Sorry, but I just came upon another batch.  Most of these were from the end of the day when lots of entries and their owners and their spectators were gone or leaving.   (A note on the 959 model: Hardly more than 300 were ever built, starting back in about 1986.  Considered to be the most techno-advanced car in the world at the time.  Bill Gates famously ordered one early on, only to have it stuck in customs for over a dozen years!)

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Spokane, A July Adventure: More Hotel and Riverfront

Truth is, I was somewhat taken by the charms of Spokane (although I am told that neighboring Idaho “sister city”, Coeur D’Alene, is equally appealing and has a better economy).  So here is a bit more of the riverfront and our hotel.

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