Olympia by Bicycle

After unpacking and doing some co-op shopping for organic popcorn, I set out on my bicycle Saturday morning to find out how long it would take me to bicycle to campus.

I had no idea how many miles it would be.

To my surprise my bike worked; all I had to do was inflate the tires. I set out in my colorful bicycle jersey. I went down San Francisco Street and through town, up the West side hill and all the way to campus. It was quite the ride --- and it took me 45 minutes to get to campus.

So, I probably won’t bike too much to campus but maybe once a week, weather permitting.

On my way back I stopped by the Asian Deli and got some tofu and vegetables for a pretty good price.

The view of Mt. Rainier was incredible riding down the West side hill into downtown. The mountain is bigger here – or rather, we are closer to it.

I also stopped by Olympia’s farmers market. The waterfront was crowded with art booths, as it was Harbor Days. The large Lady Washington was moored at a dock.

I bought some apples and a cookie and headed home.

I was reminded of when I was an undergraduate and my bicycle was the only form of transportation I owned.

I will try to ride more and save on gas.

The Olympia Film Society: less than 2 miles
The San Francisco Street Bakery: four blocks away
The Downtown: approximately one mile away
My friend’s Sue and Tim: about one mile away