Its Not A Far Walk
My recent move is a big change. I am still adjusting to everything Portland. A welcome change for me has been temperature. It really isn't cold here. There have been a few days in the thirties, but they did not last long. I was told it is very rare. The blistering wind is pretty much absent. Granted, the rain comes and goes, but you can take it in stride.
I can't say it has been all peaches and cream. It has been tough adjusting to our physical location. We can't walk three blocks to anything. We have to walk at least a half a mile to the bus stop, Kennedy School and Concordia Ale House. I really enjoy walking, but its just not that convenient.
I know Federal Hill has spoiled my outlook so, I need to change some of my perspective. Last night, we began that change. Taking advantage of the mild weather, we walked from our house to Thai Noon. It is about a mile jaunt. I can't say the walk was bad. This was the first time we walked to the heart of Alberta, and I am glad it isn't very far! This realization opens up other possibilities for walking.
After we picked up our Tom Yum and Tom Kha, I noticed it was time for Happy Hour. Well, I'd been thinking about since we started the walk. Binks looked inviting so we stopped in for a few beers. Their Happy Hour microbrews are $2.50 a pop. I choose the Rogue Dead Guy Ale, and Teresa went with her mainstay of Lagunitas IPA. We had a couple of nice seats right at the bar. We chatted up Led Zeppelin's impending reunion tour. We pumped few dollars in the nicely mixed jukebox. How is this for a quick set: Beta Band, Prince, Bill Withers and The Rolling Stones. Before too long, we headed home to enjoy our spicy and savory dinner.
The entire experienced was a fun time. I am glad we continue to immerse ourselves in our new neighborhood. It is very good we have been branching out a bit. It is great to know the walk isn't a crazy distance. I do know for a fact the weather is only going to get better. Now we have to try a few more of the eateries up and down Alberta.
