The gondola ride begins and ends in the park
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Stout pulleys move the cable with gondolas attached
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Gondolas appear small but can easily seat six
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Kids ride unafraid of the altitude
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Over a hill then almost straight down to the falls
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Gondolas suspended over churning water
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View looking up under massive bridge over river
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Spring bare weeds greet turn at river end of ride
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A glimpse of whimsy on a hydraulic lift
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Smiley faces peek from behind massive cables
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Return is on upriver side, back under bridge
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The falls
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A rainbow revealed in river spray
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Look up to view the north end of the bridge
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(2008) Monroe Street Bridge, Spokane, Washington   •  (2008) Spokane, Washington   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales

Departing the churning river water
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Rising to view the stairs alongside the river
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Another bridge further up river
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Apogee provides fine view of the city's north
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