It is so great when we get to have a seminar in the Pacific Northwest. This month we have been in Spokane, Washington and really have been enjoying ourselves. An added bonus is that my husband’s brother is attending Gonzaga University so we get the chance to visit with him. (My Princess loves her uncle!)
The church we are working with is wonderful! They really understand the meaning of friendship evangelism and connecting with people in their community. Over 20 people have asked to be baptized so far this month. It is exciting to see people making decisions to follow Christ.
We met my brother in law at Gonzaga University and found a very fun diner, I must mention, just around the corner. A great place to eat for breakfast – Wolffy’s Hamburgers. A 50s style diner where you sit at the counter, it is so fun to watch them make the food in front of you. I got the eggs benedict with mushrooms and sliced tomatoes. The half order was plenty. Hubby got the egg white vegetable omelet and loved it, and my Princess got a half order of silver dollar pancakes. We cannot wait to eat there again. It was seriously that good!
The River Front Park in Spokane is a must see if you are ever visiting this city. When we were out and about this last Sunday and with the sunshine out, it was a perfect time to visit.
Spokane Falls Skyride
This 15 minute ride in an enclosed gondola was beautiful. Slowly riding over the falls was fun for our family. I am glad it was only 50 degrees though, because with the sun, it got quite warm in the gondola. I can’t imagine what it would feel like in the summer.
Looff Carrousel
For $10 we purchased 8 tokens to ride the Looff Carrousel. Built in 1909, this was a big favorite with my Princess. She rode it 3 times and had a blast. First she rode the giraffe, then a horse, and last a lion.
Radio Flyer Slide
From the Spokane River Front Park website:
FACTS ABOUT THE RED WAGON
* Created for the Centennial Celebration of Children – 1989
* Dimensions – 12’ high x 12’ wide x 27’ long.
* Weight – 26 tons.
* Made of steel and reinforced concrete.
* Will hold as many as 300 people supporting 100 lbs. per square foot.
* 43” high edges with the rounded pinch points removed.
* Curbing ranges from 6’ to 10’ away from the sculpture itself.
Now how cool do you think this slide was for my Princess? This may have been her favorite thing to do.
Glad to know you’ve been enjoying our “for now” hometown. After moving here from the Los Angeles area almost seven years ago, we’ve found a lot to like. The carousel and the giant Radio Flyer were immediate favorites.
Erin, I forgot you were from here. We’ve been here on the weekends and home on the other side of the state during the week. We are enjoying it.
The first weekend we were here I was woken up in the middle of the night to police helicopters searching the neighborhood for someone. (We are in North Spokane.) That was kind of scary. Not like our small town in Skagit County. My brother in law said, “Welcome to Spokompton.” 😉
I used to work at a 1950’s themed diner! If I am ever in the area I will check out Wolfy’s!
Oh that place looks fun! The sky ride looks cool but scary!
My brother in law was a little uneasy since he does not like heights. I am not a big fan of heights (I never go on the Ferris Wheel!) but this was not too bad. The gondola went quite slow. The view was beautiful. 🙂
Home sweet home– I was born and raised there–and try to go to visit at least once a year– There is so many things to do and see in Spokane,and yes it does have it scary side to to it– But from Gonzaga to the state line east in the Valley it is so much better– That is where I was raised so of course I would favor it more. I attended 3 colleges there, never knowing what I wanted to be when I grew up–ha-ha– As it turns out I am a full time always never ending student to life,and Jesus Christ my Savior.In my heart Spokane will always be my away home–But I truly belong in Southern Idaho in the desert.
We are in North Spokane working with a church each weekend. Older part of town. Nice people though. Great pastor. We have really enjoyed it here. Next weekend is our last weekend. It has been nice to be close enough to our home in Western Washington to drive back and forth. I grew up in Western Washington so I am partial to that side. Love it! Thanks for coming by. Enjoy your new week.
Thank you for posting (with pictures) about Spokane! My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about moving there, so its nice to see and hear a little about it.
Thanks, Patty. Thank you for stopping by to comment. We have enjoyed our time here so far.