Oh hey, you're in my hood. I've never been to OMSI, nor the zoo. I only seem to go to these types of places when I have visitors from out of town. For me, the real Portland is neighborhood walks and crows. Not something the tourists want to see much of, I guess. We do have really pretty neighborhoods, though.
Per the traffic, yeah. Totally sucks. City is too small for its population. When I first moved here 12 years ago drivers were still slow and chill, which works well with the narrows streets. Since then a lot more people with... diverse driving styles have moved in. They seem to think that if they keep driving like dickheads the roads will get wider and the traffic will thin out. We do have decent public transit, though. And it's a superb bike city, if you like biking.
We also have hockey. Tonight. My game starts at 11:05pm at the Winterhawks Skate Center in Beaverton if you want some late night fun. They sell beer. Not the kind you like, though, I bet.
I'm back home now, but if I do ever visit again, I'll try to give you some advance warning so you can either let me know what to see and do, or vacate the region, whichever seems appropriate.
Sounds good. Likewise, when I come out to Spokane to skate the ice ribbon over thanksgiving weekend, you might wanna clear out. I'll be bringing my friend @bpcvoter3 with me and we'll need space for all our pamphlets and propaganda.
LOL! Saturday's out, but Friday and Sunday look open for now.
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