I'm loving Portland! Land of lush green trees, the best of small city living with the amenities of a big city, too. And yes! Clean air.
I walked out of Hotel Monaco-Portland, (awesome hotel!) seeking a vegan meal and found a veggie burger at Greek Cusina, a block away, where I met Rachael, the friendly bartender.
Rachael shared that she moved to Portland from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania--a steel town--where the air quality was less than optimal, though in Rachael's words,
"Pittsburg's air is not as bad as L.A.'s. When I moved to Portland I became more energetic. I love every day here!"
Last summer I stayed in B.C. and noticed how much better and energetic I felt, too.
I credited clean air.
Rachael raved about biking everywhere on Portland's bike lanes, the joy of not having a car, and the food. According to this new local of the past two years, there are great restaurants everywhere and the best transportation.
Coming from Los Angeles and being a clean air advocate, I appreciate how valuable Portland's public transportation and access to safe bike lanes are.
I'll tell you the truth, I'd like to stay longer in Portland, and learn more about this vibrant city with a small town feel.
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